Always Important to STRETCHHHHHHHHH

    


     As with most of my posts, I get inspired at the most random of times. This time, I pulled a muscle in my abdominal area. That caused me to write this post. I can't emphasize just how important it is to stretch before AND after your workouts. But let me just say, it is SOOO important to stretch before and after your workouts.
     One of the main reasons is to prevent injury. You can't give 100 % if your muscles start to tighten and cramp up. Not only that, but stretching on a regular basis gives you improved flexibility. You become much more limber and agile. Honestly, I do not like to stretch and tend to forget occasionally. For me, I find it to be more painful than my actual workouts. Especially when I stretch out my legs or my lower back. But it'a something that needs to be done, so I suck it up.
     All you need is at least five to ten minutes before your workout to warm up and do simple stretches. Then, once you've cooled down from your session, stretch out those worked muscles. You'll feel so relaxed afterwards. So take it from me guys, stretch before AND after your workouts to prevent injury and gain that flexibility. You can do it!!