![]() Despite the fact that stretching won't strengthen your heart or make your stomach flat, it can help in attaining those goals more efficiently. Aerobic exercises and strength training need muscles that are in balance and work smoothly. This is where the relevance of stretching comes in -- as it complements the chosen workout activity. Exercise, and other factors, can cause your muscles to shrink. By frequently stretching the muscles, you work against that muscle shrinking effect. Stretching has the benefits of: · Promoting flexibility--- allowing you to move your muscles and joints through their full range of motion. · Helping to decrease injury to your muscles, ligaments and tendons. Although there are some disputes as to whether stretching before exercising is favored to stretching after exercise, the general benefits of flexibility are not disputed. · Assisting to keep the body agile by easing muscle rigidity and tightness. A tight muscle is not able to function like it should. Once you familiarize yourself with stretching you'll find that it's an important part of your overall wellness. Health encyclopedia (n.d) University of Rochester Medical center, http://www.urmc.rochester.edu/encyclopedia/content.aspx?ContentTypeID=1&ContentID=2206 Google images
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Wayne Wallace
6/6/2014 05:50:51 am
Congrats my brother, I know fitness is in your DNA and that you will give your client only the best mixed with your genuine Jamaican hospitality.
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I have been a fitness, health and wellness trainer for the past six years. My expertise in this area has been from working directly in Public Safety and Healthcare for the better part of 20 years. The exposure received from my direct interaction with healthcare and Public Safety has honed and fueled my drive and passion for changing unhealthy life styles, coaching, and promoting wellness. The positive changes enjoyed by my clients since my involvement in personal training is testament to my diligence and commitment to the cause. O'mar Walters CPT, EMT-P, Bsc, MBA Archives
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