Whether you are have a program of flexibility you are just getting ready to start one, you want to get the most from your efforts. Before we discuss the specifics of how to stretch effectively lets briefly look at some of the benefits of stretching which include: improved flexibility, enhanced sports performance, increased space in the body, feel better in your body, improved energy flow, and counter the effects of aging.
Stretching helps to produce better overall health. And when your health is good you have more choices in your life. When things you want to do in life are restricted by an inability to move then possibilities for happiness and satisfaction in life start to dwindle. Life becomes smaller. The more choices we have in life the happier we can be.
What limits stretching and flexibility? Here is a list of things that influence your flexibility:
Fear afraid of going further which simply sends a message to your nervous system to stay stuck
Inability to relax. Tight muscles dont stretch that far!
Genetics
Lifestyle stress / diet
Repetitive motion (causes cross linking of cells)
Past injuries
Temperature –...