Remember, stretching isn’t just a physical activity—it’s a love letter to your body. Treat it right, and it’ll thank you by letting you crush your fitness goals and reach the top shelf without grunting.
Spend 5–10 minutes (depending on the intensity of your workout) on gentle, rhythmic movements that mimic the exercise you’re about to do but at a lower intensity. This gets your joints, muscles, tendons, and yes, even your brain, ready for action. Warming up gradually increases your heart rate and boosts blood flow to your working muscles