Active stretching - How doing this for 5 minutes a day can clear up injuries, increase energy and make you feel good!
Article describing active stretching. Active stretching is a simple type of flexibility training which can reduce injuries, increase energy and stop pain by doing it just 5 minutes a day.
Active stretching refers to a type of flexibility aimed at increasing the functional movement of the muscles. It relates to the distance you can actively move your limbs and stretch your muscles during a movement. It is different from traditional stretching (static stretching) because you are not holding the postures for any duration nor using any external object for support but your own muscle strength.
An active stretching routine increases your flexibility by developing your nervous system to allow greater degrees of movement. This routine on it's own can often clear up many aches, pains and stiffness. Done first thing in the morning it can greatly increase your energy and desire to be active throughout the day. Active stretching is popular in the work places within Japan where employees do this before the days work. Give it a go and see how you feel
The example routine shown includes a few basic exercises used as part of a full body routine that effectively prepares the body for the day or exercise session ahead. Do not perform any of these exercises if you have any undue pain or they hurt during the movement.
Do 10-15 movements per exercise and ensure they are comfortably controlled to the point of a gentle stretch.......Click here to see photos of active stretching exercises
Ben Wilson BSc (Hons) CSCS NSCA-CPT CMTA Dip
One2one nutrition
Rugby fitness training.com
An active stretching routine increases your flexibility by developing your nervous system to allow greater degrees of movement. This routine on it's own can often clear up many aches, pains and stiffness. Done first thing in the morning it can greatly increase your energy and desire to be active throughout the day. Active stretching is popular in the work places within Japan where employees do this before the days work. Give it a go and see how you feel
The example routine shown includes a few basic exercises used as part of a full body routine that effectively prepares the body for the day or exercise session ahead. Do not perform any of these exercises if you have any undue pain or they hurt during the movement.
Do 10-15 movements per exercise and ensure they are comfortably controlled to the point of a gentle stretch.......Click here to see photos of active stretching exercises
Ben Wilson BSc (Hons) CSCS NSCA-CPT CMTA Dip
One2one nutrition
Rugby fitness training.com
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