Stretching Misconception

There's a common misconception about stretching.

And I'm not sure if you fall into this category.

Do you engage in stretching to increase flexibility or just simply to feel good?

Flexibility should only be a by-product of stretching.

You should first and foremost stretch to feel good.

And that starts by taking it one step at a time.

Do too much of it and the pain you'll feel the next day might be enough to discourage you from continuing and sticking with your program.

One of the golden rules of stretching is: No comparing to others.

That goes for you too. No comparing to yourself.

What you did the day before or last week as far as flexibility goes doesn't count today.

Listen to your body.

Stretching regularly will increase your flexibility and will become easier as time goes by but your primary goal when stretching is about feeling good.

If you simply focus on this one piece of advice I guarantee you'll engage in stretching more regularly.

"I stretch because I feel good when doing it"

Not to kick higher. Not to help your body squeeze out toxins that are lurking in your muscles. Not to avoid injuries. Not to cool down after an intense workout.

But to "FEEL GOOD"

There's something special that happens every time you stretch.

You create a deeper connection with yourself. It's quiet time well deserved and mandatory in my book.

Just you and the stretch in a meditative state.

It's good for the soul.

Have you stretched today?

Master Yourself,

Sibok M

P.S. Want to know the best stretches you can do to feel good? Here's a link to a valuable resource you should own: FSD's Flexibility Series. Stretching is a skill, have you mastered it?