Is stretching the best exercise?

When we maintain a posture for a long time, our body will feel very stiff, and many diseases will occur over time. For example, people who sit for long periods of time will develop symptoms of lumbar disc herniation. If they maintain one posture while watching TV or computer, they will find pain in their vertebrae and shoulders. When we do long-distance running or mountain climbing, we will feel that the muscles in our legs and waist are particularly uncomfortable. At this time, people need to do stretching exercises. Stretching can help relax the body's muscles and eliminate stiffness. Doing stretching exercises when you feel tired can help you relax your body and relieve muscle soreness.

1. Head and neck: Raise your right hand above your head and pull your head to the right to reset it. Repeat several times and then repeat with your left hand.

2. Shoulders: Use your left hand to lift up your outstretched right hand and stretch it to the left, then switch hands and repeat the action.

3. Chest: Raise your hands horizontally and do chest expansion exercises.

4. Biceps: Lateral raise, grab the corner of the wall or any high enough support with your hands, rotate your upper body, and hold for 10-15 seconds.

5. Triceps: Grab the other elbow joint with one hand, push gently across the body until your hand touches the back.

6. Gluteal muscles: Place your left leg on your right leg and keep it bent. Touch your left leg to your chest and twist your body to the left to look over your left shoulder.

7. Outer thigh: The thigh on the stretched side is extended diagonally backward, with the calf and the outer side of the foot touching the ground. The other thigh lunges forward with the knee bent and both hands on the ground for support. When stretching, the center of gravity of the body moves to the stretched side.

There are many benefits of stretching. Stretching before exercise can increase the body's flexibility, free you from constraints when exercising, and prevent your muscles from being sprained due to intense movements. Doing stretching exercises after exercise can also make a boy's muscles more refined and his lines more perfect. For women, stretching exercises are a must after exercise to prevent the legs from becoming thicker.