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Flexibilityis one of those things that many people talk about dreamily.
Amber Venerable
Like, being flexible would be nice, but sigh, its just a pipe dream.
Their hamstrings and hip flexors are super tight fromsitting all day, she says.
Others who do a good job of being active dont take the time to focus on flexibility and mobility.
But if you have a full range, you have extra momentum and room to work.
There are numerous other benefits to being flexible besides just increasing your strength potential.
Flexibility helps prevent injury, relieves pain, and promotesgood posture.
Its also helpful for just moving about daily life.
Consistency is really key, especially if your goal is to touch your toes, she says.
After a couple weeks, you should notice improvement.
Sometimes that helps it feel better.
Or, change the angle a bit.
Hold each stretch for 30 seconds to a minute.
