why stretching is so important
Stretching keeps the muscles flexible, strong, and healthy, and we need that flexibility to maintain a good range of motion. Without it, the muscles shorten and become tight. Then, when you call on the muscles for activity, they are weak and unable to extend all the way. That puts you at risk of joint pain, injuries, strains, and muscle damage
For example, sitting in a chair all day results in tight hamstrings which can ultimately lead to lower back pain. Also it can make it
WHAT ARE DOMS?
DOMS aka onset muscle soreness is an uncomfortable aching feeling that is experienced up to 48 hours after intense training. Here’s why DOMS are a good thing.... The whole idea of resistance training is that you're creating micro-tears in your muscles, so that they recover stronger and firmer. The soreness you're experiencing shows your fitness is progressing and your muscles are getting stronger DOMS is nothing to do with lactic acid, as it was once thought. It's actually al
