Stretching is an important and vital part of life. By stretching, your muscles contract which in turn cause other muscles to lengthen and extend and create strength and flexibility.
Below are some examples of post exercise stretches thanks to
Quadricep Stretch
Stand up straight with feet hip distance apart
Point your toes forward and keep your shoulders even
Bend your right leg at the knee
Grasp your right foot behind you, with your right hand
Hold this stretch for a count of 8
Repeat for left leg
Tricep Stretch
Stand up straight with knees slightly bent, feet hip distance apart
Point your toes forward and keep your shoulders even
Bend your right arm at the elbow, lifting the arm next to your head
Allow your right fingers to touch the shoulder blade area
Placethe left hand on the right elbow
Hold the stretch for a count of 8
Repeat for left arm
Cross Shoulder Stretch
Stand up straight with knees slightly bent
Place feet at hip distance apart and make sure toes and pointing forward
Keep your shoulders even
Bend your right arm at the elbow, extend arm across chest
Place your left hand on the right elbow to offer support
Hold the stretch for a count of 8
Repeat for left arm
Lower Back Stretch
Lie on your back
Pull your knees up to your chest as faras they will go
Hold for about 10 seconds
Repeat 5 times
Calf Stretch
Stand tall with one leg in front of the other, hands flat and at shoulder height against a wall.
Ease your back leg further away from the wall, keeping it straight and press the heel firmly into the floor
Keep your hips facing the wall and the rear leg and spine in a straight line
You will feel the stretch in the calf of the rear leg
