Stretching - Angela Joyce

Expert: Angela Joyce is a fitness instructor and teaches cardio fat burning exercises, muscle toning, and how to eat healthy.

Series: Stretching

Summary: Exercising, combined with appropriate dieting is a great way to manage your weight and maximize your flexibility. Stretching is an important part of warming-up before a good workout. Did you know that stretching is also a great way to wind-down after a workout? By stretching your muscles, you lengthen and lubricate them, giving the muscles protection from tears and other injuries. By stretching after a workout, you increase your static flexibility.

In this series of videos, you will learn the appropriate method of stretching. Learn how to stretch your arms before and after lifting weights. Stretching your back muscles will also help in your range of motion. By incorporating yoga-like moves into your stretch routine, you can elongate the muscles even more. Watch our expert videos on stretching the biceps and chest as well as the buttocks and neck area. Stretching the hamstrings and calf muscles of your legs is important before weightlifting and running or other cardio exercise. Get expert tips on these stretches and more from these informative videos.