Feeling a Bit Stiff?
Let’s face it, as we age, certain things seem to become harder and harder to do. Squatting down to pick up something off the floor for most people was much easier at the age of 25 than at the age of 55; however, it doesn’t have to be that way. Are you one of those people struggling and feeling stiff lately? If so, you definitely need to read on and do the following. You’re probably forgetting (or choosing) not to do mobility work or anything else to improve your flexibility. Well my friends, hate to break it to you, but stretching is ESSENTIAL no matter what age you are! Neglect it now, and you’ll pay for it later.
Stretching for Health
As I just said above, stretching is essential to your health. According to health professionals at Harvard “Stretching keeps the muscles flexible, strong, and healthy, and we need that flexibility to maintain a range of motion in the joints. Without it, the muscles shorten and become tight. Then, when you call on the muscles for activity, they are weak and unable to extend all the way.”
Stretching has several benefits: