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is not into yoga but wants to learn how to stretch
properly, boutique studios are filling the gap by
offering stretch classes and private sessions.
Summer season: Take advantage of the sea-
son and/or if you live in the tropics or are
on vacation and stretch outdoors or in front
of the ocean, a lake, creek, or a beautiful
mountain. Just remember with static stretch-
ing to make sure the muscles are warmed up
to decrease muscle stiffness.
Are you going too far?
Practicing static stretching should not hurt
or make you feel pain. The “ouch” that
you might feel should be a mild discom-
fort or tightness, but not pain. Remember
that stretching elongates muscle fibers. In-
hale, exhale, and don’t restrict breathing.
Stretching is about increasing flexibility
and balance. To get the most benefits, a
person should do it regularly and make it
part of their weekly routine.
Julie Alvira, MD, MBA, is the owner of Coach Dr. Julie, LLC. www.coachdrjulie.com. Julie helps clients
in recovery get unstuck in their eating and physical exercise habits. She’s a certified master health and
wellness coach, certified addictions recovery coach, and a certified advanced clinical interventionist.
Contact her at [email protected] for a virtual or face-to-face session at her office.
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