Chandi Schwab
Why is stretching so important? It makes your body perform better. You'll gain a greater range of motion, so you can generate more force. Your stride will be longer, and you'll think nothing of taking the stairs two at a time (which means you'll be able to burn more calories). Even everyday stuff such as tying your shoes will be easier. Besides the most important aspect of flexible muscles helping to prevent muscle soreness and injury, it also helps aesthetically. Well-stretched and limber muscles appear leaner than constantly strained muscles. Stretching also undoes a lot of the postural damage we do even when we're not working out.
Also, stretching has some hidden psychological benefits. Just as chronically tight muscles send a signal to your brain that you're under constant stress, chronically relaxed muscles send the opposite message, telling your brain that everything is okay. That can make you feel less stressed out even when things are crazy. Plus, when done properly, stretching simply feels good.
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