5. Stretching
Stretching is a great way to stop the injury before it ever occurs. Stretching on a regular basis will make your muscles more flexible and generally stronger. The elasticity in your muscles tend to degrade as you age, so stretching regularly can avoid the usual aches and muscle tears that most associated with old age.
Remember, while aging will inevitably weaken your muscles, you can significantly slow the process by stretching your muscles on a daily basis. Avoid static stretches — stretches in which you hold a pose for 30 seconds or more — if you’ve just woken up as you might end up pulling a muscle.
Stick to dynamic stretches like jumping jacks or shoulder circles until you have your muscles warmed up. Once your muscles are all warmed up, start doing static stretches to cool them back down before resuming with your daily routine. If you feel any pain, stop immediately and monitor the area for an injury.
to dynamic stretches like jumping jacks or shoulder circles until you have your muscles warmed up. Once your muscles are all warmed up, start doing static stretches to cool them back down before resuming with your daily routine. If you feel any pain, stop immediately and monitor the area for an injury.