Stretching has many benefits.
Full body stretch routine can calm your nerves, support your digestion, and prevent injuries.
Thehealth benefits of stretchingare well-documented.
And theres broader value to practicing a slow full range of motion movements.
Stretching can also support your immune system in a couple of ways.
First, theJournal of Cell Physiologypublished this study in2017that demonstrated stretchings positive impact on reducing inflammation.
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Additionally, stretching has a tremendous effect on your nervous system and emotions if you engage your breath slowly.
Deep-breathing and slow concerted movementscan help the body calm downand switch on the parasympathetic nervous system.
This is the opposite of being in fight or flight and is known asrest and digest mode.
During this time, your body calms down and levels of stress hormones like cortisol andadrenaline are lowered.
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Well, if you are, De Winter has a great full-body stretch session in store in this episode.
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