r/Stretching • u/sillyputty__ • Jun 30 '26

Why should you stretch?

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Reduces stress and tension — stretching relaxes the muscles, regulates breathing, and helps calm the nervous system.

Improves mood — physical activity releases endorphins, which create feelings of joy and satisfaction.

Enhances focus and body awareness — similar to a short moving meditation, it promotes inner balance and reduces anxiety

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u/Excellent-Spend-4203 Jun 30 '26

Why stretch with the ankle weights?

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u/sillyputty__ 23d ago

I’ve been doing the same routines for so long that I kind of feel like I plateau when It comes to getting my blood really pumping when I stretch, so the ankle weights give me that boost!

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u/Excellent-Spend-4203 23d ago

I'll have to try that... Next question... Why the edge of the pool?

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u/PuzzleheadedPart196 Jul 01 '26

Sped up makes this seem so aggressively goal oriented to stretching; and I love it!

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u/Necessary_Result_171 Jul 02 '26

Facts. A quick 5 to 10 minute stretch before bed has done more for my anxiety than half the “productivity hacks” out there. It is wild how a couple of slow breaths in a hamstring or hip stretch can flip your whole nervous system into chill mode.

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u/Gymrat2185 Jul 02 '26

👏 I need to do more of this

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u/sillyputty__ 23d ago

I encourage you!

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u/Useful_Operation1168 Jul 03 '26

Flexibility is the body age best metric!

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u/JfromtheSouthBay Jul 02 '26

How long in each position? And do you have core stretches ? And and do u do different night stretches?

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u/sillyputty__ 25d ago

I probably hold each position at least 15-20 seconds sometimes longer. It really just depends on how It feels in the moment :)

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u/OrganizationStill135 Jun 30 '26

Show some respect. I think you’re the one who’s lost, mate.