{"id":54741,"date":"2022-07-02T10:39:00","date_gmt":"2022-07-02T08:39:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.booksy.com\/?p=54741"},"modified":"2023-04-14T10:42:33","modified_gmt":"2023-04-14T08:42:33","slug":"why-everyone-should-include-stretching-in-their-fitness-regimen","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.booksy.com\/us\/health-wellness\/why-everyone-should-include-stretching-in-their-fitness-regimen\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Everyone Should Include Stretching In Their Fitness Regimen"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Grabbing your favorite piece of fitness equipment may automatically be your first move when hitting the gym\u2014but if it is, you\u2019re missing a\u00a0crucial step in your workout! No, we\u2019re not talking about wiping down the treadmill or gulping down some water to\u00a0keep yourself hydrated. Although these aspects are important too, you won\u2019t want to\u00a0skip out on <strong>taking a\u00a0few minutes to\u00a0stretch your body before training<\/strong>. Stretching is often overlooked by\u00a0the average gym-goer but incorporating it into your routine can bring about many beneficial effects and positively impact your health!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_87_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\"><p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<\/div><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.booksy.com\/us\/health-wellness\/why-everyone-should-include-stretching-in-their-fitness-regimen\/#what-does-stretching-do\" >What does stretching do?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.booksy.com\/us\/health-wellness\/why-everyone-should-include-stretching-in-their-fitness-regimen\/#why-is-stretching-important\" >Why is stretching important?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.booksy.com\/us\/health-wellness\/why-everyone-should-include-stretching-in-their-fitness-regimen\/#what-are-the-best-stretching-exercises\" >What are the best stretching exercises?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.booksy.com\/us\/health-wellness\/why-everyone-should-include-stretching-in-their-fitness-regimen\/#how-often-should-i-stretch\" >How often should I stretch?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.booksy.com\/us\/health-wellness\/why-everyone-should-include-stretching-in-their-fitness-regimen\/#are-there-any-risks-to-stretching\" >Are there any risks to stretching?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-does-stretching-do\"><\/span>What does stretching do?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Generally speaking, stretching is a\u00a0natural human instinct\u2014but consciously including stretching into your fitness regimen allows your muscles to\u00a0stay healthy. <strong>Stretching helps elongate muscle fibers and tendons<\/strong>, decreasing tension and boosting blood circulation and range of motion, all of which are critical when prepping for a\u00a0workout session.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"995\" height=\"664\" src=\"https:\/\/bks-blog-prd-wp-new-blog.storage.googleapis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/14104105\/strong-young-sportsman-doing-stretching-995x664-1.jpg\" alt=\"What does stretching do?\" class=\"wp-image-54747\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bks-blog-prd-wp-new-blog.storage.googleapis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/14104105\/strong-young-sportsman-doing-stretching-995x664-1.jpg 995w, https:\/\/bks-blog-prd-wp-new-blog.storage.googleapis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/14104105\/strong-young-sportsman-doing-stretching-995x664-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bks-blog-prd-wp-new-blog.storage.googleapis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/14104105\/strong-young-sportsman-doing-stretching-995x664-1-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 995px) 100vw, 995px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"why-is-stretching-important\"><\/span>Why is stretching important?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Stretching before working out minimizes the risk of strains, pain, and muscle damage! With a&nbsp;simple stretching session, the muscle tissue becomes lengthened and warmed up which not only helps prevent possible injury, but also improves your body\u2019s flexibility, stiffness, and overall strength.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"995\" height=\"663\" src=\"https:\/\/bks-blog-prd-wp-new-blog.storage.googleapis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/14104117\/back-view-young-athletic-dark-skinned-curly-brunette-female-stretching-her-hands-while-posing-black-sporty-top-fitness-female-model-995x663-1.jpg\" alt=\"Why is stretching important?\" class=\"wp-image-54752\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bks-blog-prd-wp-new-blog.storage.googleapis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/14104117\/back-view-young-athletic-dark-skinned-curly-brunette-female-stretching-her-hands-while-posing-black-sporty-top-fitness-female-model-995x663-1.jpg 995w, https:\/\/bks-blog-prd-wp-new-blog.storage.googleapis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/14104117\/back-view-young-athletic-dark-skinned-curly-brunette-female-stretching-her-hands-while-posing-black-sporty-top-fitness-female-model-995x663-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bks-blog-prd-wp-new-blog.storage.googleapis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/14104117\/back-view-young-athletic-dark-skinned-curly-brunette-female-stretching-her-hands-while-posing-black-sporty-top-fitness-female-model-995x663-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 995px) 100vw, 995px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-are-the-best-stretching-exercises\"><\/span>What are the best stretching exercises?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dynamic stretching is the best type of stretching to\u00a0engage in prior to\u00a0a\u00a0workout. <strong>These types of stretches are done in conjunction with movement<\/strong>, activating the muscles and focusing on range of motion. If you\u2019re unsure of where to\u00a0start, a\u00a0personal trainer can help you learn about active stretching and safely guide you through your stretch session.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"995\" height=\"663\" src=\"https:\/\/bks-blog-prd-wp-new-blog.storage.googleapis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/14104131\/woman-practising-yoga-gym-with-trainer-995x663-1.jpg\" alt=\"What are the best stretching exercises?\" class=\"wp-image-54757\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bks-blog-prd-wp-new-blog.storage.googleapis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/14104131\/woman-practising-yoga-gym-with-trainer-995x663-1.jpg 995w, https:\/\/bks-blog-prd-wp-new-blog.storage.googleapis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/14104131\/woman-practising-yoga-gym-with-trainer-995x663-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bks-blog-prd-wp-new-blog.storage.googleapis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/14104131\/woman-practising-yoga-gym-with-trainer-995x663-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 995px) 100vw, 995px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how-often-should-i-stretch\"><\/span>How often should I stretch?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The more regular stretching you incorporate into your routine, the better! <strong>Stretching is healthy to\u00a0do\u00a0anytime<\/strong>, anywhere but it\u2019s particularly essential before every workout. Most experts recommend integrating between five and ten minutes of stretching time into your fitness schedule to\u00a0ensure a\u00a0proper warmup.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"995\" height=\"663\" src=\"https:\/\/bks-blog-prd-wp-new-blog.storage.googleapis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/14104143\/gbhy6u7i8o9likujhygt-995x663-1.jpg\" alt=\"How often should I stretch?\" class=\"wp-image-54762\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bks-blog-prd-wp-new-blog.storage.googleapis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/14104143\/gbhy6u7i8o9likujhygt-995x663-1.jpg 995w, https:\/\/bks-blog-prd-wp-new-blog.storage.googleapis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/14104143\/gbhy6u7i8o9likujhygt-995x663-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bks-blog-prd-wp-new-blog.storage.googleapis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/14104143\/gbhy6u7i8o9likujhygt-995x663-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 995px) 100vw, 995px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"are-there-any-risks-to-stretching\"><\/span>Are there any risks to stretching?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When done correctly, stretching is a&nbsp;safe practice\u2014however, stretching should be avoided in the case of acute or chronic injuries, so you\u2019ll want to&nbsp;get the green light from your doctor or physical therapist beforehand. Always remember to&nbsp;listen to&nbsp;your body and ease into your stretching routine slowly to&nbsp;avoid overdoing it or hurting yourself!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"995\" height=\"663\" src=\"https:\/\/bks-blog-prd-wp-new-blog.storage.googleapis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/14104154\/fitness-couple-stretching-outdoors-park-near-water-young-bearded-man-woman-exercising-together-morning-995x663-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-54767\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bks-blog-prd-wp-new-blog.storage.googleapis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/14104154\/fitness-couple-stretching-outdoors-park-near-water-young-bearded-man-woman-exercising-together-morning-995x663-1.jpg 995w, https:\/\/bks-blog-prd-wp-new-blog.storage.googleapis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/14104154\/fitness-couple-stretching-outdoors-park-near-water-young-bearded-man-woman-exercising-together-morning-995x663-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bks-blog-prd-wp-new-blog.storage.googleapis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/14104154\/fitness-couple-stretching-outdoors-park-near-water-young-bearded-man-woman-exercising-together-morning-995x663-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 995px) 100vw, 995px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Boost your fitness routine by booking a stretching session with a personal trainer on Booksy!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe48e5de wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/booksy.com\/en-us\/s\/stretching?utm_source=LP-SEO-US&amp;utm_medium=cta-button&amp;utm_campaign=Stretching+Out%3A+Why+Everyone+Should+Include+Stretching+In+Their+Fitness+Regimen\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Find a personal trainer<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Grabbing your favorite piece of fitness equipment may automatically be your first move when hitting the&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":16,"featured_media":54742,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_kad_blocks_custom_css":"","_kad_blocks_head_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_body_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_footer_custom_js":"","_kadence_starter_templates_imported_post":false,"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"_kad_post_classname":"","footnotes":"","_ppma_block_editor_authors":""},"categories":[160],"tags":[],"ppma_author":[191],"class_list":["post-54741","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-health-wellness"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.4 - 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