Don't Forget to Stretch!

Does this sound like you? You are at the gym before work and have to run from your workout to hit the shower so you can be at work on time? You figured you got your workout in and that you will stretch later. Later came and went and you forgot to stretch.

You need to give yourself a few extra minutes to get a good stretch in following your workouts. I prefer to stretch after doing cardio because my body is good and warm. I spend about 10-15 minutes stretching my lower and upper body. This not only makes me more flexible, but it also helps to prevent injuries. Stretching will also elongate your muscles which helps to give you that long, lean muscular look.

Let's face it, every year we get older and our odds of injuring ourselves increases. Decrease your odds of getting injured by taking a few minutes post workout to stretch your hard working muscles. Remember....."No Excuses"!