It is important to be concerned about his flexibility for many reasons and we will see the main ones!
Working on your flexibility allows you to increase the range of joint movement within the permitted mechanical limits and therefore toincrease the mobility of your joints, facilitating the acts of professional, daily and sporting life.
It may also limit age-related functional degeneration by maintaining muscle properties and functions.
In addition, practicing stretching awakens the perception of the position of different parts of the body. This generates a heightened awareness of sensations related to posture, movements and balance. It also allows you toimprove the fluidity of your movements.
Furthermore, stretching optimizes motor action by balancing the strength and extension capabilities of different muscle groups. It also increase your performance thanks to a greater mobility, a reduction of parasitic gestures and one improving your range of motion.
Finally, stretching regulates muscle tone and therefore reduces the risk of injury. This same process acts on the physical tensions in connection with the emotions.
And you, do you practice stretching regularly? How many times a week and for how long?
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