1. Stretching
Who, What, When, Where, How, Why?

2. Stretching helps..
..improve your health and mood, make you look better, feel better, and perform better!
3. Stretch to Improve Flexibility
Flexibility - the range of motion that is available to a joint or joints
4. Stretch..
when muscles are warm (at least 3 to 5 minutes of cardio first)
1 to 3 sets of 10 to 60 seconds
10 to 60 minute routines
before and after physical activity
5. Stretching..
muscle stiffness
risk of injury
lower back pain
6. Stretching..
muscle tone
range of motion (flexibility)
circulation
posture
muscle efficiency
overall body performance
7. Daily Stretches
How to Stretch your Major Muscle Groups
-1 major muscle group at a time
Shoulders Neck
LegsBackChest
8. Calf Stretch
Muscle Group: Legs
Location/Point of Emphasis: Back of Lower Leg
9. Hamstring Stretch
Muscle Group: Legs
Location/Point of Emphasis: Back of Upper Leg
10. Quadriceps Stretch
Muscle Group: Legs
Location/Point of Emphasis: Front of Thigh
11. Hip Flexor Stretch
Muscle Group: Legs
Location/Point of Emphasis: Upper Thighs just below Hipbones
12. Iliotibial Band (ITB) Stretch
Muscle Group: Legs
Location/Point of Emphasis: Outside of Hip, Thigh, and Knee
13. Knee-To-Chest Stretch
Muscle Group: Back
Location/Point of Emphasis: Lower Back
14. Shoulder Stretch
Muscle Group: Shoulders
Location/Point of Emphasis: Rotator Cuff
15. Shoulder Stretch With Towel
Muscle Group: Shoulders
Location/Point of Emphasis: Internal Rotators
16. Neck Stretch
Muscle Group: Neck
Location/Point of Emphasis: All parts of the Neck
17. Chest Stretch
Muscle Group: Chest and Back
Location/Point of Emphasis: Upper Back
18. Stretching is..
..for ANYONE!
19. Tip
Do NOT stretch until pain..stretch until muscle feels relaxed!
20. Quote
Do not let a few minutes of not doing something keep you from doing everything..