Do you think you’re flexible? If you think flexibility has nothing to do with your everyday life then you are so WRONG! Being flexible is very important regardless of your age, fitness level, gender, type of sports you are doing, or anything. There are plenty of benefits of being flexible, and we are showing you some of the prominent benefits of being a flexible person!
1. Prevent Everyday Injury
You may suffer from muscle and disc strains when getting out of bed; you may strain and pull your shoulders from lifting and reaching; you may accidentally hurt your back during the transition from sitting to standing, walking up and down the stairs or even bending down to pick something up. If your joints and muscles are stiff, you are more likely to injure yourself during your everyday life. According to The Human Performance Resource Center, flexibility is even more importance to an athlete. If the joints are tight and muscles are stiff, your sports performance will be affected significantly and may result in injury.
2. Improve Your Posture
Strengthen and lubricate your joints and muscles so you are able to move easily and normally, and stay in good posture. Based on scientific studies, having a good posture is crucial in helping to protect your muscles, joints, and ligaments.
3. Longer & Leaner Look
By practicing to be flexible, you will start to lengthen your muscles. Muscle strength is increased even as the muscle elongate. You will get stronger without bulking up. Ultimately, you will get a longer, leaner look.
4. More Joyous Time With Your Children
You are able to bend down more frequently to pick up your kids, the toys and play all kind of games with them without the fear of straining your back or anywhere else. Being flexible allows you to reach different poses without the fear of injury.
5. Feel Free, Calm & Confident
By practicing to improve your flexibility, it helps with mental and physical relaxation. Exercises such as Yoga, stretching give you time to meditate or reflect. According to scientific research, flexibility exercises, along with overall fitness, enable you to unify your mind, body, and spirit. You will feel more free, calm and confident inside out.
6. Improve Circulation
By doing flexibility exercises such as stretching or Yoga, it helps to improve circulation. It will increase the blood flow to the muscles and boost the healthy function of your cells and organs, making you feel healthier overall.
7. Enhance Sports Performance
If you have tight muscles, you are unlikely to provide the explosiveness necessary for a particular movement. In order to achieve peak performance, you need to utilize the full strength of the muscle to exhibit power and strength. Being flexible allows you to go deeper and beyond the movements without risk for injury. It enhances movement and mobility for the athlete.
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