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Stretching on a gym floor.
But stretching is an important part of fitness.
Static stretching involves holding a stretch for 30 seconds or more and is focused on lengthening a specific muscle or group of muscles.
When you can barely squeeze a workout into your day taking time to focus on flexibility may feel like well a stretch.
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The stretch is always held steadily without any bouncing or pushing pulling.
Great for beginner s or anyone in need of a great stretch.
It can improve your range of motion increase circulation and calm your mind which may help fend off injuries and illness as well as bring on a better night s sleep.
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Keeping your left knee slightly bent toes of right foot slightly turned inward step back 1 2 feet with right leg heel and foot flat on floor.
With knee straight and knee bent stand with hands against wall arms outstretched and elbows straight.
Stretching may not be the most exciting part of working out but doing flexibility work is just as important for a well rounded fitness routine as strength and cardio work.
It s also always important to warm up before jumping into static stretching which we ll discuss below.
Follow along with this 30 min stretch routine designed to help increase flexibility.
You should feel a stretch in your calf muscle but.