Stretching

Stretching Exercises

Stretching exercises done before vigorous workouts can warm up the muscles, improve one's range of motion, and prepare the body to perform optimally.
Gentle stretching exercises done after workouts can prevent muscle soreness. Even with an injury that prevents you from doing vigorous workouts, engaging in routine stretching exercises can help to keep you limber and toned.
Just be sure not to overstretch to the point of feeling pain!