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 7:06 PM IST

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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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Reduces pain: A 2015 study on 88 university students found that an 8-week stretching and strengthening routine was able to significantly reduce pain caused by poor posture. (Unsplash)

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Promotes relaxation: Many people find that stretching with deep and slow breathing helps promote feelings of relaxation. (Unsplash)

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Improves sleep: Static stretching activates your parasympathetic nervous system, according to a 2014 study of 20 young adult males. Your parasympathetic nervous system is responsible for your body’s rest and digestive functions. This may be why many people find stretching before bed helps them relax and de-stress at the end of the day. (Unsplash)

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Improves blood flow: Stretching after a period of prolonged inactivity can help increase blood flow to your muscles and reduce stiffness. This is why it feels good, and is beneficial to stretch after waking up or after sitting for a period of time. (Unsplash)