Stretching for good health is a vital part of the DIYFIT exercise plan. This section is broken up into Upper Body and Lower Body variations of stretches. These you can perform to aid in your flexibility and increase your range of motion. Therefore you will feel less soreness, increase blood flow through the muscles, and overall better health.
Stretches should be performed with the body warmed up. I do not recommend stretching before you warm up the muscles. Increase the range of the stretch as you breathe hold it at its furthest point before experiencing any pain. Keep the muscles in your body by moving through full range of motion has many benefits. Stretching is good for eliminating back pain, increasing flexibility, and blood flow and so much more. Look at these 9 Benefits of Stretching.
Lower Body stretches can include the Hamstrings, Quadriceps, Calves, Gluteus, and Hips.
Upper Body stretches can include the Lower Back, Abdominals, Shoulders, Neck, and Arms.