You may think that stretching is not an important work out but on the contrary, it has a lot of health benefits.
Stretching increases your flexibility which is important to perform activities with ease but also delays the reduced mobility that come with aging.
It allows to get a better blood circulation and thus blood flow to your muscles. It helps to shorten your recovery time and reduce muscles soreness.
Stretching is great for stress relief as during stress your muscles can be tense, especially your neck, back and shoulders. Stretching those muscles will help you relax.
It also can help you calm your mind as you’ll also focus on your breathing.
Stretching improves your posture with a good combination of strengthening. It will enhance muscle alignment and thus improve the way you stand.