What are some ways a person can increase their flexibility?
There are 3 simple ways for someone to increase their
flexibility. Stretching is the #1 and best way to loosen your
muscles before a major workout at the gym to increase your
flexibility. This keeps the muscles elastic and the blood flowing
smoothly throughout your body. Yoga and Pilates constitute the #2
way to increase flexibility. Pilates, a 20th century physical
system developed by Joseph Pilates, is a physical system popular in
many countries around the world and is practiced by nearly 11
million people. Yoga is comprised of spiritual and mind exercises
which help ease muscle tension and increases flexibility. Finally,
the 3rd way to increase flexibility is to keep moving! Staying
active increase metabolism and keeps you "loose."