Health Benefits Of Regular Stretching

Boost In Energy

Muscles tighten as people get tired and while they sleep. This is why your muscles are tight in the morning as well as in the afternoon when yawning starts to set in. In many cases, individuals will reach for coffee to get a caffeine boost to wake them up. While this can be nice, for a natural boost of energy, all you truly need is to stretch your muscles. The increased blood circulation previously mentioned is exactly what provides the body with more energy, since it helps the body work more efficiently and lessens both physical and mental strain. Try bending backward with your hands on your hips or clasp your hands behind your back and arch for a quick energy rush. Even clasping your hands and stretching them in front of you will often do the trick!

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