Secrets Of Stretching
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Secrets Of Stretching
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892
Summary:
Whether you are have a program of flexibility you are just getting ready to start one, you wan
Stretching helps to produce better overall health. ...
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Article Body:
Whether you are have a program of flexibility you are just getting ready to start one, you wan
Stretching helps to produce better overall health. And when your health is good you have more
What limits stretching and flexibility? Here is a list of things that influence your flexibili
Fear ˘ afraid of going further which simply sends a message to your nervous system to stay stu
Inability to relax. Tight muscles don´t stretch that far!
Genetics
Lifestyle ˘ stress / diet
Repetitive motion (causes cross linking of cells)
Past injuries
Temperature - a 1-2% increase in temperature improves flexibility
Time of day - less flexible in the morning - more flexible in afternoon peaking
from 2-4:30
Gender - women are generally more flexible than men
Lack of a regular flexibility program or practice and inactivity
Overly developed muscles
Too much tissue or fat in a specific area
How healthy is the joint where you are stretching ˘ joint diseases? Arthristis? bursitis?
Calcium deposits?
Bad bio mechanics ˘ not stretching properly/effectively
Five basic principals of flexibilty
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2.
3.
4.
5.
Your muscles must be relaxed; sometimes we need to trick them into relaxation.
You must feel safe or your nervous system will refuse to relax: use props, chairs, blocks,
Repetition and intensity will reset your ability to stretch tissues longer.
Stretching must be done slowly for at least a minute.
Start with simpler streches and work towards more challenging ones. Warm up is important.
Listen to your body and playing the ˆedge˜
In yoga the term ˆedge˜ refers to the place where sensation gives way to pain. Most often the
Let´s first look at what is happening on a physiological level. Within your muscles are specia
So, an important concept in working with your edges is to become aware of them, to tune into y
Safety Guidelines
1. As mentioned above do not go to a point of pain ˘ just sensation ˘ pain causes injury resul
2. Do not bounce or make jerky motions (ballistic stretch) can result in microscopic tears whi
3. Some stretching techniques that you will learn are very powerful ˘ Add just 1´to 2˜ at a ti
4. Do not stretch past normal range of motion.
5. Ideally we want to find a balance between strength and flexibility ˘ do not let a joint bec
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Secrets Of Stretching
Word Count:
892
Summary:
Whether you are have a program of flexibility you are just getting ready to start one, you wan
Stretching helps to produce better overall health. ...
Keywords:
Article Body:
Whether you are have a program of flexibility you are just getting ready to start one, you wan
Stretching helps to produce better overall health. And when your health is good you have more
What limits stretching and flexibility? Here is a list of things that influence your flexibili
Fear ˘ afraid of going further which simply sends a message to your nervous system to stay stu
Inability to relax. Tight muscles don´t stretch that far!
Genetics
Lifestyle ˘ stress / diet
Repetitive motion (causes cross linking of cells)
Past injuries
Temperature - a 1-2% increase in temperature improves flexibility
Time of day - less flexible in the morning - more flexible in afternoon peaking
from 2-4:30
Gender - women are generally more flexible than men
Lack of a regular flexibility program or practice and inactivity
Overly developed muscles
Too much tissue or fat in a specific area
How healthy is the joint where you are stretching ˘ joint diseases? Arthristis? bursitis?
Calcium deposits?
Bad bio mechanics ˘ not stretching properly/effectively
Five basic principals of flexibilty
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Your muscles must be relaxed; sometimes we need to trick them into relaxation.
You must feel safe or your nervous system will refuse to relax: use props, chairs, blocks,
Repetition and intensity will reset your ability to stretch tissues longer.
Stretching must be done slowly for at least a minute.
Start with simpler streches and work towards more challenging ones. Warm up is important.
Listen to your body and playing the ˆedge˜
In yoga the term ˆedge˜ refers to the place where sensation gives way to pain. Most often the
Let´s first look at what is happening on a physiological level. Within your muscles are specia
So, an important concept in working with your edges is to become aware of them, to tune into y
Safety Guidelines
1. As mentioned above do not go to a point of pain ˘ just sensation ˘ pain causes injury resul
2. Do not bounce or make jerky motions (ballistic stretch) can result in microscopic tears whi
3. Some stretching techniques that you will learn are very powerful ˘ Add just 1´to 2˜ at a ti
4. Do not stretch past normal range of motion.
5. Ideally we want to find a balance between strength and flexibility ˘ do not let a joint bec
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