Stretching is a fundamental activity that should become an integral part of every workout program. But what is exactly the value of stretching exercises?

Let’s have a closer look together to the Top 10 Benefits of Stretching:

1. Increases your flexibility
2. Increases your range of motion
3. Improves your performance in physical activities
4. Increases blood flow to your muscles
5. Improves your posture
6. Decreases the risk of injuries
7. Helps relieve post-exercise aches and pains.
8. Helps reduce or manage stress
9. Reduces muscular tension and enhances muscular relaxation
10. Decreases the risk of low-back pain

In the video below, JCU Athletics Coordinator Alessandro Sabelli shows you some important stretching and posture exercises that you can do on a daily basis to help your body and muscles feel better.