04/02/2026
It's important to warm up your muscles before exercising or playing sports. Stretching increases blood flow and flexibility - which can help prevent muscle strains and sprains - and also improves muscle elasticity and reduces muscle tension.
If done properly, stretching can also result in increased flexibility, improved posture, enhanced athletic performance, and stress relief. Most S&C Coaches think improving flexibility can help improve running speed ~ according to Dr Escher.