STRETCHING is a powerful part of any exercise program which has been widely ignored.many people tend to skip this fitness routine without realizing its numerous health benefits.

Some of the important ones are:

Helps improve and maintain flexibility.

Helps to relax your muscle.

It improves blood circulation in your muscle.

It helps in loosening tight muscle and joints.

It allows to maintain good body posture.

It helps to prevent injuries.

And the most important one is that it relieves stress,It relaxes the tense muscle that often accompany stress.

Before STRETCHING,it is important to warm up,either walking just round your house,gently raising your arms.or do your favorite exercise for 5 minutes.

Breathe slowly and easily.don't hold your breath while stretching......Relax.........listen to a soothing music.

READY,STEADY AND STRETCH.

While you are stretching,focus on calves,thighs,hips,lower back,neck and shoulder.stretch muscles and joints that you use regularly during work.
Only stretch to a point where you feel a tension in the muscle.never push yourself beyond what is comfortable.this way you will avoid injury and get maximum benefit.hold your stretch for a 30 second and then repeat your stretch other side. stretch while you exercise or at least 2 to 3 times a week.ENJOY.