That's right, expand your range of motion.
One of the great keys to personal resilience is to maintain a full range of motion throughout your body for your whole life. In the world of health and wellness, there are very few things you can do that will give you this much benefit... and on minutes a day!
Where should you start? Simple... think of a range of motion you used to have and would like to reclaim. It might be touching your toes while keeping your legs straight, or spreading your legs wide apart (side splits) or being able to stand on one spot and turn your head and spine far enough around so you can look behind you. Starting today, take a few minutes a day to stretch and expand this range of motion very gently and slowly, being careful to breathe into the tissue you're stretching. Warming up a little before stretching is also highly advisable.
(NOTE: If you're planning to stretch a previously injured area or one that's particularly delicate, make sure you consult a physician, chiropractor, osteopath or physiotherapist first).
Notice here that range of motion involves a) joints, b) muscles, c) connective tissue (tendons and ligaments). What most people don't know is this: as you stretch, you're also massaging and toning the fascia layer under the skin and the fascia that wraps the tissues you're stretching. This strengthens your overall posture and improves the flow of blood, energy, synovial fluid, etc.
In other words, every stretch you take not only contributes to your flexibility and range of motion; it boosts your overall health and immunity in ways you don't see. Want to be resilient - STRETCH!
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