Last week we talked about the benefits of stretching after your workout and throughout your day, this week let’s talk about how much we should be stretching.
It can be difficult to determine how much time you should spend each day on stretching. There really isn’t a set time everyone should be stretching…the truth is that everyone is different! The amount of stretching you should do depends on your fitness goals and level of flexibility. If I had to set a time most people should aim for 10-15 minutes per day. (Yes, I said every day!)
Now, where do we start? (First ensure you are not stretching cold, warm up a bit) You can start with a few basic stretches like hamstring stretches, quad stretches…think middle school gym class and then build up from there. If you need more guidance one of our personal trainers would love to guide you.
Stretching and increasing your flexibility might seem overwhelming but don’t let yourself get discouraged – 10-15 minutes per day is all it takes! Best of luck on your journey towards greater flexibility and improved physical health!
