Page 16 - Wellness Lifestyle Magazine - Bliss Planet Health - November Edition

system and your
joints; it causes

shortening and
deformation of

certain muscle
groups -

especially legs,
back, and
buttocks. Regular

stretching - even
if you don't

engage in any
other physical

activity - helps
prevent muscle

dystrophy which
will happen over
time if you are

not active.

Everyone

should aim to
stretch at least 3
- 4 times a week.

In a few weeks
time it will all pay

off and you will
notice visible

results. Warm up
and do some

dynamic stretches
- like joint rotations - always
Remember to breathe in - stretch
remember to warm up before - this
and hold for ten. Relax. Then stretch
will help prevent injuries. (When the
a bit further - hold for 10 breathing
muscles and joints are cold - it can
out. Don't bounce and stop if you feel
easily lead to an injury). Do some
pain.
static stretches after the workout.

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