Physical activity
Should I do stretching or flexibility exercises?
In addition to doing moderate physical activity, you can get benefits from
doing stretching and flexibility exercises.
Flexibility activities stretch and bend your major muscle groups. Flexibility can help
prevent muscle and joint injuries. These activities can also reduce stiffness of joints
and increase range of motion. Examples of flexibility exercises include:
- Stretching exercises
- Gardening
- Mopping the floor
- Tai Chi
- Bowling
- Yoga
- Dance
It is important to do stretching/flexibility exercises after you warm up your muscles with
moderate activity or after strengthening activities. For more information on stretching and stretching exercises you can do at home, visit
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