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Stretching Exercises
In order to improve flexibility stretching calls are made, these exercises tend to improve joint mobility and muscle elasticity. With stretching the aim is to improve the ability to lengthen the muscles thus obtaining a number of benefits.
Having good flexibility will lead to optimal sports performance and injury prevention. When performing stretching exercises correctly optimize the flexibility and this generates profits to improve:
* The speed and coordination in the movements
* Muscle elasticity
* The power and muscle strength
* The preparation of the muscles to make the effort
* The slip planes
In addition, to prevent contractures and relaxes the muscles. Stretching must be done after a good warm up, as this leads to increased internal muscle temperature and promotes flexibility.