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What is the importance of doing flexibility exercises?

Jonathan Penney
Jonathan Penney on behalf of National Academy of Sports Medicine
Fitness

Flexibility exercises have loads of benefit.  Be sure to complete at least 5 minutes of flexibility on a daily basis to help keep your body as flexible as possible.  Increased flexibility may lead to:

  • Decreased chance of injury
  • Decrease soreness
  • Increased mobility
  • Increased strength gains
  • Increased balance

These are only some of many but being flexible is extremely important.

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