Stretching: What is it?
The stretching or stretching (from English to stretch, stretch) is a kind of gentle exercise, aiming to stretch and relax the whole body.
The series of exercises all designed to make it more flexible body segments: once they were called stretching exercises.
Stretching mixing various methods gymnastics, gestures of traditional gymnastics and others who come from Eastern techniques like yoga.
Despite their apparent simplicity, the stretching gestures are relatively complex and must be implemented rigorously to avoid pain and injury (including tendons). If you have no experience, it is advisable to take courses. Wait a few months before you start one in a series of exercises. It must first understand the value and purpose of each gesture.
Everyone is capable of stretching, and, moreover, this method is recommended for all gymnastics, you are completely stiff or football champion. If you do not realize any progress, do not despair, you always get results if you persevere. But be patient, it often takes several months to obtain a visible result. Stretching has two main objectives: the relaxation and relaxation
The basic principle is passive stretching. All exercises are conducted smoothly. It is not necessary, contrary to what we used to learn in physical education classes at school, give repeated blows on a motion by thinking that we will go further.
For example, when you lean your torso forward to touch the ground with your fingers, it is no use of force in spurts. It is better to remain motionless, bent, focus on the position, conducting a series of forced expiration, and try to go a little further with each exhalation. It’s the gesture that controls breathing, and everything must be accomplished smoothly. If you focus on your breathing, you soon realize that relax muscle tension quickly (muscles of the neck, shoulders, back, legs). You will also see that you can achieve a surprising degree of extension, provided you take your time.
It should settle in a quiet area with, if possible, soft music. It is very important to be relaxed and focused on himself and his own breathing: for example, avoid watching television or listening to the radio at the same time.
Dress in loose clothing, preferably wool to get the muscles warm. The shorts are not recommended. You can safely use of tight clothing (stockings, shorts cyclists), provided they are in stretch (Lycra) and they do not interfere in your movements. Do not wear shoes, so you can better control your actions and ankle joints.
The soil does not matter: you can do your exercises on a floor, carpet, rug, floor, or even in your garden. If you can work window is preferable. In fact, breathing exercises have a fundamental role in the stretch. It is therefore necessary to have a fresh and renewed permanently.
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