Learning to connect with your body through mindful breathing and relaxation exercises prior to stretching will help to diminish this perpetual cycle by decreasing tension and anxiety.

Active flexibility applies two stretching techniques designed to improve soft tissue extensibility and neural muscular control by utilizing the principles of reciprocal inhibition and autogenic inhibition.

Read chapter 1, “Flexibility in Sports,” for fundamental information about the kinds of flexibility. Think of it as the basic definitions you need to know. In addition you will find key principles regarding injury …

Stretching should be slightly uncomfortable, but not painful. Do each stretch slowly and hold for 20 to 30 seconds. Repeat 3 to 5 times. Note: Shading indicates area being stretched. Warm up muscle group …

At the beginning of your shift, go through this stretching routine. The stretches in each section target the muscle groups that we commonly use while working. If you would rather do a diferent stretch, check …

This is a general routine that emphasizes stretching and relaxing the muscles most frequently used during the normal day-to-day activities. In the simple tasks of everyday living, we often use our body …

stretch bilaterally. Stretch until you feel a slig. ch #1: Seated Hamstring Sit at the edge of your seat with your back straight a. feet flat on the floor. Extend on leg with your heel on th. floor and knee straight. …