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Exercise of the Month - June 2010: “Don’t Forget to Stretch”
I’m constantly meeting with folks at my Waltham facility who want me to review their exercise regimen. If I had to pick one major piece of the puzzle that is missing (in particular with men), it would be general flexibility. Simply put, people aren’t stretching enough—if at all. I make it a point to cover “active” stretches I want my clients performing between our sessions. There will also be “passive/partner-assisted” stretches I’ll go over with them each session to allow for an increased range of motion (ROM).
So many people complain of stiffness, tightness, limited ROM, etc… and simple stretches often help combat the majority of their issues. Of course other factors may be at play, but 4-6 basic daily stretches can do a world of wonder. A simple lateral bend (see pic right) is a great way to stretch the back, shoulders, and arms. If you’re interested in more on flexibility, shoot me an email (paulconnolly123@gmail.com).
