Don't Cool It on the Cool-down
JORGE’S DAILY FIT TIP
By Jorge Cruise, Chief Diet and Fitness Expert
Published November 06, 2008
Many people ask me whether they can skip their cool-down. They tell me that stretching won’t help them create leaner hips and thighs, so why bother? Well, that’s simply not true. Stretching helps you accomplish your goal in a number of ways. Most important, stretching helps increase flexibility, which in turn helps your muscles grow stronger. Yes, it’s true! Researchers have found that flexible muscles tend to be stronger and more aerobic than tight muscles. Also, stretching will help to lengthen your muscles, creating a long, lean appearance. Finally, it helps to bring circulation to your muscles, allowing them to quickly recover from your weekly strength-training sessions. This circulation is also important in preventing cellulite. So keep stretching!
JORGE’S DAILY FIT TIP
By Jorge Cruise, Chief Diet and Fitness Expert
Published November 06, 2008
Many people ask me whether they can skip their cool-down. They tell me that stretching won’t help them create leaner hips and thighs, so why bother? Well, that’s simply not true. Stretching helps you accomplish your goal in a number of ways. Most important, stretching helps increase flexibility, which in turn helps your muscles grow stronger. Yes, it’s true! Researchers have found that flexible muscles tend to be stronger and more aerobic than tight muscles. Also, stretching will help to lengthen your muscles, creating a long, lean appearance. Finally, it helps to bring circulation to your muscles, allowing them to quickly recover from your weekly strength-training sessions. This circulation is also important in preventing cellulite. So keep stretching!
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