BE FIT
Flexibility is your range of motion throughout the joints of your body. A rigid joint may not function well and can limit your ability to move with ease.
A healthy range of motion allows you to bend down to tie your shoes or reach up high to get something out of a cabinet. If you want to move well, you need to be flexible!
Tips to improve flexibility
* Stretch your muscles daily.
* Take regular stretch breaks, especially after long periods of inactivity.
* Make time to stretch after you exercise when your muscles are warm.
* Hold each stretch for about 90 seconds.
* Only stretch to the point of “comfortable discomfort,” never pain.
* Breathe deeply and relax while stretching.
© American Institute for Preventive Medicine