| It is essential to learn how to do proper stretching and | | | | your range of movements, level of flexibility, and |
| warm-up exercises prior to doing any workout | | | | strength. |
| exercise. Doing so prevents accidents and enhances | | | | 7. Keep in mind that your capabilities are different from |
| the results of your training. The following are a few | | | | that of other people. Do not compel your body into |
| precautionary measures to take heed of. | | | | doing exercises that it cannot yet handle. Make gradual |
| 1. Stretch before and after a workout. This enhances | | | | progressions. |
| flexibility and prevents potential injuries. | | | | 8. Rest in between sets and stations. Allow your body |
| 2. Maintain your stretching position for about 60 | | | | to recover and reenergize. Muscles grow and improve |
| seconds to enhance flexibility. Holding your position for | | | | when they are at rest; therefore, it is advisable to not |
| 20 seconds is enough for warming up, but holding it for | | | | work the same muscle groups consecutively for two |
| 60 seconds will do more. | | | | days. |
| 3. Avoid damaging your joints or muscles by stretching | | | | 9. Practice aerobic exercises or cardiovascular |
| correctly. The proper way to stretch is by holding a | | | | exercises such as skipping rope, running, or swimming, |
| position for several seconds and then gradually | | | | to strengthen the heart. |
| relaxing from it. | | | | 10. Listen to your kind of music. Keep yourself pumped |
| 4. Gradually progress in exercises, instead of hastily | | | | up during workouts by bringing your own headset and |
| proceeding to the difficult ones. | | | | mp3 player. |
| 5. Ascertain that you stretch and warm up all muscle | | | | Moreover, they say that as much as knowing how to |
| groups. Do not neglect your neck as it is also a vital | | | | do any stretching exercise the right way to avoid |
| part in stretching. | | | | accidents and injuries, it is also helpful for a tired body, |
| 6. Regularly perform stretching exercises to improve | | | | and an exhausted mind and spirit. |