Stretching exercises or how to increase the benefits of a sports session tenfold
Often neglected, stretching contributes as much as a muscle strengthening or cardio session to the right physical shape.And even better: they make it possible to maximize the effects.Properly stretched muscles will indeed be more flexible, the more mobile joints.Result ?Tensions accumulate less, you recover faster and more efficiently and can therefore return to your sports routine more fit than ever.
The importance of spaces down sports and stretching session
Did you think of crashing this 15 -minute stretching session after your muscle strengthening lesson or jogging?It’s not such a good idea.Indeed, ideally, stretch sessions should be carried out at least 24 hours after cardio or reinforcement training.The reason ?Because made hot just after a session, stretching can be counterproductive.They can indeed generate microlaysions on muscles which will cause more aches and therefore less effective recovery.
Conversely, a stretching session placed remotely from other training will allow a good extension of the muscle and therefore a better work of its elasticity.
How to perform this lower body stretching session
To make this session at home, put on a comfortable outfit.No need for shoes, you can do the stretch exercises in socks or barefoot.
Regarding the equipment, only a sports carpet is necessary.If you want to work your flexibility in deeper, you can also have a elastic or a strap that will help you in your movements.
Thanks to several exercises, our coach, Béatrice Valero, will then guide you to stretch your lower body muscles: glutes, calves, quadriceps, ischios, adductors or psoas will be stretched in turn stretched.To do these exercises as well as possible, you will have to pay attention to breathing well so that stretching is as effective as possible with better relaxation of muscles.
