Easy Stretching Exercises Before Sport

We all end up doing some physical exercise activity at some time; whether it is a regular workout, a sport or a game that you enjoy. Whatever the reason for your physical exercise, you will undoubtedly end up working your body hard at some point. When this chance arises, you should be ready for the rigors your body will receive. The best way to do this is to make certain to do some simple stretching routines prior to partaking in straining training activity of any kind. Stretching exercises can also help improve your balance and coordination as they are a simple balance training exercises in their own right. One must make sure to stretch your shoulders and neck, your arms, and your back and legs, all of which are most likely to be used and are more than likely to be strained or injured.

Some Simple Stretches:

Neck Stretches
It is imperative to stretch your neck because having tight neck muscles leads to backaches and headaches, and you can cause serious injuries if you are not careful. Neck stretches are Essential to perform. Simply stand with your shoulders loose and your arms straight down, and then turn your neck forward, back, and side to side, holding each position for 5 seconds. This limbers up your neck muscles and can be easily completed anywhere.

Upper Arms/Shoulder Stretching Exercises
The easiest stretch you cancomplete for your shoulders and upper arms is to take an arm and turn it around your neck so that you have your elbow pointing straight in front of you and your hand resting flat on the opposing shoulder blade. Hold that for about ten to ten to fifteen counts and then alternate arms. This limbers up your upper arms and shoulders. You can also stand with your feet apart, knees slightly flexed and raise your arms overhead, holding an elbow with the opposite hand and bending in the same direction as the arm holding the elbow (so if your left hand is holding your right elbow, bend to the left). Hold it for 10 to 15 counts, and then repeating on the opposing side.

Back Stretches
Most stretching exercise routines are going to inadvertently stretch your back too, but if you want to concentrate on your back for a stretch, try this one. Simply stand with your hands on your hips, turn your torso around with your feet flat on the floor and hold it for 10 to 15 seconds. Repeat this move in the other direction.

Legs Stretching Routines
Legs get a lot of stretching concentration because no matter what you are doing, your legs are getting a workout. A simple stretching exercise for your quads is to stand straight and lift one of your legs up, cross it over your backside and hold onto your foot. Hold this position for 10 to 15 counts and then do the opposite leg. Another one is to do a partial lunge: Place your hands on a wall and stretch out one leg, keeping the opposing one bent at a straight angle. Keep your feet in a straight line, one behind the other and hold for 10 to 15 counts. Then switch legs. A final one is to stretch your ankles by simply standing on one foot and gently rotating your opposing foot and ankle, then repeat for the opposing ankle.

It is very important to stretch before doing any exercise training for sports. These are just a few ways to stretch; truly, you can do any sort of movement as long as you do it slowly, steadily and it forces your muscles to limber up and stretch out. Once you’re done, you will not only be ready to play or exercise with a better degree of safety, but you’ll also feel more like exercising since the stretching will get your blood flowing and you’ll be pumped to get going.

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