Wonderful benefits of stretching every day

Stretching on a daily basis not only helps avoid injuries and slow down age-related mobility loss but also aids in relaxing and sleeping better.

Published on Feb 19, 2022 07:06 pm IST 9 Photos
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Including stretching in your daily routine has loads of benefits even for non-athletes. Stretching improves blood circulation and promotes relaxation, allowing one to destress. It also helps avoid injuries and slow down age-related mobility loss. Here are all the wonderful benefits of stretching, explained by Tim Gray, health optimising biohacker, psychology specialist, entrepreneur and global speaker.(Pixabay)

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Decreases injury risk: Regular stretching may help reduce your risk of joint and muscle injuries.(Pixabay)

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Improves athletic performance: Focusing on dynamic stretches before exercising may improve your athletic performance by reducing joint restrictions, according to a 2018 scientific review.(Pexels)

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Improves circulation: A 2015 study found that a 4-week static stretching programme improved their blood vessel function.(Pexels)

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Increases range of motion: A 2019 study of 24 young adults found that both static and dynamic stretching can improve your range of motion.(Unsplash)

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