Ask the Trainer: Why Should I Stretch?
Thursday, June 5th, 2008HEY SAM: I’m in good shape with big strong muscles. I don’t care about all these “yoga” classes and stretchy bands. Those are for girly-girls. Tell me: Why should I give a rat’s ass about flexibility?
-Damon, Los Angeles
Your arms and legs are like the limbs of a tree. If the “tree branches” are brittle and inflexible, they’re more likely to becoming injured or break. But, if you’re lithe (like a palm tree) you’ll be able to withstand more force.
If you can only remember one thing about flexibility remember this:
“Stretching is never about forcing.
It’s about allowing.“ (more…)
