Most people work out in order to burn fat or improve their strength, and unfortunately neglect flexibility training. Stretching and increasing flexibility is equally important because improved flexibility has a big impact on our physical and mental health. Here are some of the benefits of flexibility.
Reduced Pain
Constant pain throughout the body, especially severe back pain, is usually caused by stiff muscles. Stretching and increasing your flexibility is the most natural way to solve this problem and help loosen your muscles.
Improved Posture
You might have noticed that dancers and people who practice yoga usually have perfect posture. That’s because increased mobility and strong core muscles can help improve our posture, which is great because poor posture can lead to many other health problems.
Fewer Injuries
Stretching and building flexibility improves our balance, mobility, and circulation, and all of this will give you better performance results and reduce the risk of getting injured during a workout.
A Positive State of Mind
Increased flexibility benefits our physical health, but it’s great for improving our mental state as well. Regular stretching is good for relaxing and managing stress, which inevitably translates into a more positive state of mind.
