Have you ever dropped something, bent down to pick it up and realized that it was a struggle to reach? Have you ever gotten a cramp while doing a daily task due to tight muscles? Stretching is commonly associated with exercise, but it is important to stretch not only when you exercise, but daily.

It is first and foremost very important to stretch before and after you exercise. It is important to stretch before you work out to loosen the muscles so you do not strain your muscles during your work out. If you stretch before you work out, it lessens the chance of an injury during a sports event or a work out. Stretching after a work out is also very important because it is a way to cool down from your work out and it will help you become more flexible in the long run.

It is also a good idea to stretch every morning so your muscles are more flexible and you wont get as many aches and pains during the day. The more you stretch, the more the blood in your body circulates. It is better for your body to have good blood circulation, and stretching will help to stimulate better movement.

Stretching is something that many people look over because they do not want to take the time to do it and they do not think it is necessary. Make it a part of your daily routine to stretch regularly to promote a healthy lifestyle.