Dreamer

Ola dreamers!

I know that lately, my articles were shorter but today we’re taking our time together.

As you already know, I started an exercise topic, with monthly articles, and in January, we talked about Walking. 

Today, we’re leveling up a bit and start talking about basic stretching.

As my back is literally a mess, I use stretching to relieve the pain. I started practicing it a few years ago when I discovered the Female Fitness app. I’m not doing it as often as I would like, yet anytime I feel stiff, it’s handy. 

Stretching has many advantages and here they are:

• improves flexibility and it’s a good start if you want to practice yoga;
• done before workouts, prevents accidents, and helps with efficiency;
• improves cardiac activity;
• improves posture;
• improves coordination;
• helps relaxing;

Another thing you should know about stretchings is that it can have many forms: active stretching, passive stretching, dynamic stretching, and proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) stretching.

This activity is one that implies minimum effort and has an amazing effect when it comes to our bodies. 

The impact on calorie burn isn’t high, yet, like any other action, stretching burns calories. It burns more than Netflix, yet less than running, HIIT training, weights, and others.

Having this habit of stretching alongside lots of walking and a fun cardio activity that I’ll talk about in March, allows me to have a body I love and cherish without much effort.

My recommendation is to try the app, it has a male version too. Still, if you want to start even easier than this, you can try simple stretching like:

• Triceps Stretch
• Seated Shoulder Squeeze
• Knee to Chest Stretch
• Extended Puppy Pose
• Standing Quad Stretch
• Knees to Chest

Start and finish your days with these and you’ll see results in time.

Anyhow, as promised we stayed to talk more tonight, but it’s time to end it. 

#adreamerlife

Crissu