Stretching Exercises

Flexibility exercise is one of the four types of exercise along with strength, balance and endurance.

Benefits of stretching

✓ Improve your performance in physical activities
✓ Decrease your risk of injuries
✓ Help your joints move through their full range of motion
✓ Enable your muscles to work most effectively

Stretching also increases blood flow to the muscle. You may learn to enjoy the ritual of stretching before or after hitting the trail, ballet floor or soccer field.

The app contains exercises for:

1. Neck
2. Shoulders Arms
3. Chest
4. Back
5. Hips
6. Torso
7. ABS
8. Quadriceps
9. Hamstrings
10. Lower Legs
11. Total Body

Know when to exercise caution

If you have a chronic condition or an injury, you might need to adjust your stretching techniques. For example, if you already have a strained muscle, stretching it may cause further harm. Talk to your doctor or physical therapist about the most appropriate way to stretch if you have any health concerns.

Also remember that stretching doesn't mean you can't get injured. Stretching, for instance, won't prevent an overuse injury.