Improve Your Flexibility and Energize Your Body!

Stretching is a hotly debated topic in the fitness industry, but most people agree that stretching after an exercise bout is a positive way to wind down and recover. 

And some studies show that flexibility training is an essential part of a healthy fitness routine.
To improve flexibility through static stretching:
1. Warm up your body either with a full workout or with 5-10 minutes if light cardio
2. Stretch to the point of mild discomfort, not to pain 
3. Hold each pose for about 30 seconds
4. Repeat each stretch 2-4 times
Stretching should be done at least 2-3 times per week, but much greater gains are achieved through daily stretching.
Below is a simple list of starter stretches.