Do you know all the benefits of working on flexibility?

• Improves posture and reduces muscle damage and discomfort.
• Stretching relaxes the muscles and, therefore, anxiety or stress.
• Improves physical performance. Stretching prepares the muscles to perform better physical work.
• Stretching before bed increases melatonin levels.

What is flexibility?

Physical flexibility refers to the body's ability to move with a range of motion and without restrictions in the joints. This ability is essential for performing physical activities and can be improved through specific stretching and mobility exercises.

Flexibility is essential for good health and athletic performance. Good flexibility helps prevent injuries, improves posture and increases mobility in daily activities. Lack of flexibility can cause muscle and joint pain, as well as limit the ability to perform daily activities and sports.

Stretching exercises are the most common way to improve physical flexibility. These exercises involve lengthening the muscles and connective tissues to increase the range of motion in the joints. It is important to perform stretches properly and safely to avoid injury. It is recommended to warm up before stretching, maintain proper posture, and breathe deeply and relaxed.

In addition to stretching, there are other exercises that help improve physical flexibility, such as joint mobility, which consists of smooth and controlled movements of the joints, and yoga, which combines stretching with breathing and relaxation techniques.

Elastic resistance bands are a perfect element to work on the elongation of your muscles progressively.

Get ready to work on your flexibility: grab your Resistance Band and follow the exercises suggested by our Health & Wellness trainer, Adriana Sintes.