Stretch:Why to ?,when to ?,how to ?

Stretching is a must, pre and post workout. It improves flexibility, reduces chances of physical injury and gears you up for daily chores. Most importantly it improves muscle balance around a joint, helping you build a correct posture.

Stretch 1 (3-4 times)

A. Before you get out of you bed, bend you knees (towards the chest) while lying down. Pin your lower-back further into the bed, like opening your spine.

B. Relax and do the same with the back of your head.

Stretch 2 (4 times each)

While lying down, turn your head to the right and press the cheek on the pillow. Feel the slight pull of the left-side of the neck. Repeat with the other side.

Stretch 3 (5-6 times)

Lift yourself from the bed and sit at ease. Roll your shoulders forward six to seven times. Lift them up together, till the earlobes and hold for a few seconds. Now drop them in a jiffy. This will stretch neck and shoulder muscles.

Stretch 4 (5-6 times)

Stand upright with your legs a few inches away from each other. Take the right arm across your body. Hold it with the left hand and stretch well. Same for the left arm.

Stretch 5 (5-6 times)

Stand in front of a wall with one leg in front of the other (right leg forward). Place both palms on the wall and push yourself towards the wall. Feel the stretch in the left leg. Repeat with left leg in front.

Stretch 6 (5-6 times)

Stand straight and lift up your left knee. Hold your foot from behind with your left hand and pull the leg. Repeat with right leg.