The Importance of Stretching!! Part 2

Hello, this is Rical, a healthy living advisor (@recal.jp).

In this note, I share my daily routines, health practices I keep in mind, and quotes every day.

Today's Health and Beauty Tip

"The Importance of Stretching!! Part 2"

Tips for Stretching

There is a trick to how you stretch your body.

That is, when you are stretching or pressing your body, it should be "painfully pleasant."
If you think "the more it hurts, the more effective it is," please be careful.

Painful stretching causes the body to tense up, which makes the muscles stiff and is therefore inefficient.

Stretching with stiff muscles can also lead to injury.

So, when you stretch, it is best to relax while feeling "pleasant."!

And what I value there is breathing.

They say yoga is all about breathing, and "thin and long breaths" are important.

By consciously taking thin, long, and deep breaths, you can stretch in a relaxed state.

As a guide, the time spent exhaling should be at least twice as long as inhaling.
Let's do this for about 30 seconds.

And above all, consistency is the most important thing.

It's also good to find your favorite stretching method♪

Finally

In fact, there are more injuries in winter than in summer, and my compound fracture also happened in winter.

Stiff muscles are prone to injury, while flexible muscles are less so.

Stretching is effective for injury prevention because it lengthens and softens the muscles.

Also, feeling sluggish, heavy, or gaining weight easily...

These symptoms might be caused by a stiff body and poor blood circulation.

With the coming season, why not try incorporating stretching into your daily life, even if it's just for a few minutes or one pose?^^

Note

10/27 (Tue)
Worked up a good sweat with ballet exercises and felt refreshed.
Muscle soreness from yesterday's strength training is a good sign^^
Went for a walk and had lunch at a restaurant I'd been wanting to visit.
Finished all my work and the night arrived in the blink of an eye.
A fulfilling day.

Question: Why make it a routine?
Because relying on willpower alone leads to slacking off or forgetting, so building a habit to ensure it gets done through a routine is essential!! It's important!!

Things that made me happy
・Refreshed at the gym~
・The lunch at the restaurant I wanted to visit was delicious
・The balance of my routine was good

Meals
Breakfast: Bread (natto, koji, cheese), smoothie, Yakult
Lunch: Tomato pasta, salad, coffee
Snack: Chocolate
Dinner: Peperoncino broccoli, asparagus, miso hot pot, omelet

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