Flexibility is akin to moving freely.
Have you ever felt awestruck by the mesmerising moves of that gymnast on the podium? Or that acrobat in the circus?Yes, right? Do you know the secret behind their swift movements? It’s nothing but flexibility. A joint or a muscle in your body can move freely across a complete range of motion. This is nothing but flexibility. These gymnasts and acrobats have mastered the art of flexibility. Not only them, but we also need flexibility.
From picking up a pan from the floor to avoiding injuries in sports, flexibility is one of the important components of your physical fitness. When it is a rarity, even bending down to tie a shoelace becomes a herculean task. On the other hand, when you have higher flexibility, you can easily do lunges, push-ups, flips, and jumps. Next time, ask your fitness trainer about flexibility.
Improve flexibility
You can improve your flexibility through various types of exercises and stretches. For instance, there are specific movements like flexibility stretches, yoga, forward bend, pilates, and the like to improve flexibility. Having said that, the right path towards higher flexibility opens when you infuse stretching, movement, and recovery in your workout schedule.
Having said that, keep in mind not to stretch aggressively; rather, you should stretch regularly. Similarly, focus on dynamic workouts like arm circles and leg swings before workouts, and finish it up with static stretches after the workout. Above all, give your body the time to recover through good sleep.