When it comes to exercise, most people think about hefty cardio or weight training.
Just 30 minutes a day can significantly affect our physical health.
A mix of aerobic activities and muscle strengthening is great preventative medicine.
Surely, uncurling from the fetus position after a night of sleep counts as burning a calorie or two.
However, will a serious stretching routine fulfill the amount of physical activity experts recommend?
There are two main types of stretching dynamic and static.
Dynamic stretching involves motion that activates your muscles enhancing speed and dexterity.
Some examples are walking lunges, high kicks, and jump squats.
Static stretching extends the muscles and holds that position to improve flexibility.
Touching your toes and reaching the sky are basic static stretches.
So what’s the best way to incorporate stretching into your fitness life?
Lunges are a beginner-friendly dynamic stretch with several iterations.
you’re free to incorporate yoga or Tai Chi into your cardio and strength training.
Couple these stretches with yourbeginner strength training exercises, and it will be a productive half an hour.
