Your muscles ache from stretching is quite normal and this is part of fitness and this is also a sign of doing good stretching pre or post-run or any fitness activities or games which is related to fitness, this is with athletes since the beginning of time.
If you are an athlete of any fitness/games expert you should know what is stretching and what is minimum time to hold the body while stretching, many experts experienced that if you are doing body stretching your body should at least for 17 seconds few experts suggested to hold for 30 seconds so finally do remember you are stretching your body pre or post running or any fitness activity hold for minimum 17 seconds to make it more effective, few athletes do the stretching every day but they hold for 3-10 seconds later they feel no effects on his/ her body so let’s make it 17 seconds after reading this blog.
If you can not hold for 17 seconds try to practice slowly, when you asanas there is different rules to hold the body to get more benefit from doing stretching, few asanas poses are there to hold for minimum of 30 seconds and a maximum can be more than this, just keep it in mind it can’t hurt.
Stretching gives one the ability to have explosive power available at one’s fingertips without the need to warm up. You’ll be happy to know there are plenty of other benefits.
If you follow the rules of stretching within a few days you will start feeling that your body become more flexible, so this can help you a lot in making your body more flexible, after a few days you can do even a leg split if you practice regularly just remember you have to stretch your whole body for the toe to head and later you can practice on a particular part of the body like if you want to make flexible your legs to do leg split you have to work on these part more.
Key point: stretching helps us to avoid injuries. Not only that but if you do have a muscle, ligament injury it should heal faster, theoretically speaking.
Stretching actually grows the ligaments, tendons, and muscles being stretched. They really grow longer over time.
Stretching is a simple yet effective way to improve your physical and mental health. Here are some of the amazing benefits of stretching your body:
Improves flexibility: Stretching helps to improve your flexibility by increasing the range of motion in your joints. This can help to prevent injuries, reduce muscle soreness, and improve your posture.
1- Reduces stress: Stretching can help to reduce stress by releasing tension in your muscles and promoting relaxation. This can also help to improve your mood and mental well-being.
2-Improves circulation: Stretching can improve circulation by increasing blood flow to your muscles and organs. This can help to reduce muscle soreness, improve muscle function, and reduce the risk of blood clots.
3- Increases energy levels: Stretching can help to increase your energy levels by reducing muscle tension and improving circulation. This can also help to improve your mental focus and productivity.
4- Improves athletic performance: Stretching can help to improve your athletic performance by increasing flexibility, reducing the risk of injury, and improving muscle strength and endurance.
5- Reduces pain and stiffness: Stretching can help to reduce pain and stiffness by improving circulation and promoting relaxation in your muscles. This can be especially helpful for people with chronic pain or conditions like arthritis.
6- Improves balance and coordination: Stretching can help to improve your balance and coordination by improving your joint mobility and muscle control.
Overall, incorporating regular stretching into your daily routine can provide many amazing benefits for your physical and mental health.
Speak with your physician/coaches before undertaking any type of exercise, including stretching.
