How to exercise body flexibility

Except for those who dance, it is probably difficult for us to pay attention to body flexibility training. However, you may not know that body flexibility is the key to improving the effectiveness of our exercise training. If your body is more flexible, the chances of getting injured during exercise will be much smaller. So how do you exercise your body's flexibility? Let’s learn together!

Areas of Effect: Posterior thigh and calf. Action points: Hook your toes to fully stretch your calves, and do not put too much pressure on the knee joint of the stretched leg.

Where to apply: Buttocks and outer thighs. Action tips: Squat slowly, don't squat too low. If you can't keep your balance, try to use your hands for support.

Action site: inner thigh. Action points: The angle of the legs should be gradually increased, and do not force yourself too much to avoid tendon strain. .

Action site: waist. Action points: Kneel on the ground with your knees apart, slowly lean your body back, and reach your heels with your hands. Don't force it. Beginners can try to stand on their toes first.

Action site: side waist. Action points: Stretch your waist laterally, pay attention to controlling your hip joints, and do not lean forward or backward.

Action site: back. Action points: Reach your arms forward, straighten your legs, press your waist down, and be careful not to let your shoulders sink.

Action site: outer thigh. Action points: Sit upright with your upper body, stretch your left leg forward, hold your right leg with both hands, and gradually bring it towards your chest.

Stretching principle: It is appropriate to perform training 3 to 4 times a week. When practicing, you should maintain even breathing, and adopt a breathing method from slow to deep. Avoid shortness of breath or holding your breath. Hold the stretch in a position that is comfortable but not painful. With each movement, you need to feel the muscle stretching, but don't overstretch it. After each movement, you should relax the stretched part and wait until the muscles relax before stretching again. The appropriate stretching time for each movement is 15 to 30 seconds. Several stretches can be performed at the same time, but avoid impact stretches.

The above content introduces in great detail the ways to train the flexibility of various parts of the body. Friends who are interested may wish to give it a try. Proper body flexibility training will not only make our body more flexible and less prone to injury, but also make our entire body become very soft and beautiful, which is especially suitable for female friends to exercise.