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1. Decreases muscle stiffness and increases range of motion. Stretching helps improve your range of motion, which may also slow the degeneration of your joints.

2. May reduce your risk of injury. A flexible muscle is less likely to become injured if you have to make a sudden move. By increasing the range of motion in a particular joint through stretching, you can decrease the resistance on your body’s muscles during various activities.

3. Helps relieve post-exercise aches and pains. After a hard workout, stretching your muscles helps keep them loose and lessens the shortening and tightening effect that can lead to post-workout aches and pains.

Did you meditate today? I love meditation. It is so powerful to just take a minute to yourself and focus only on your breath. Meditating before a workout or practicing yoga is a great way to set an intention for how you want to feel during and after your workout. It can also be a powerful tool for motivation. Meditation is a great way to gain mental clarity and reduce stress, fear and anxiety. If you are new to meditation there are some amazing guided meditations on Apps like Insight Timer and Headspace. Try a 5 -10 minute meditation before or after your next workout and notice how you feel.