272.Benefits of Stretching and Strength Training with Greg and Deb

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As our bodies gradually grow older, it becomes increasingly important to prioritize activities that promote flexibility, mobility, and overall well-being. In this podcast Greg & I together will explore the benefits of stretching and strength training for enhancing the quality of life. Greg gives us special insight on the subject as a former professional athlete. As we age, our bodies undergo natural changes that can affect our flexibility, mobility, and overall physical function. It's essential to understand the role of stretching and strength training in supporting our bodies as we grow older.

Some of the benefits of stretching include flexibility and range of motion, improved balance and coordination, the management of chronic pain and conditions, stress reduction and even enhanced focus and concentration. We encourage you to also listen and read some of our previous articles, including “The Importance of Exercise” where we speak of the importance of adding weight-bearing exercises as well as cardio to our routines. Realize that those types of exercises are very important but they shorten the muscles, so the addition stretching will lengthen those muscles after working out for the support of musculoskeletal health.

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CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Intro 1:33 - DJWorksMedia Introduction 6:06 - Explaining Range of Motion 8:17 - Benefits of Stretching 13:43 - Importance of Daily Stretching 15:58 - Specific Stretching Exercises 22:24 - Stretching Frequency Recommendations 26:14 - Conclusion 26:57 - Final Thanks

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