Stretching Tip #6 Make It A Habit

Like any of the healthy lifestyle changes I've talked about, stretching needs to become a habit. It isn't something you do just because you are sore or because you have time left in your workout. It needs to be thoughtful and consistent - like brushing your teeth. The ultimate goal is to maintain your range of motion and flexibility as you age so you can continue to do the activities you like to do. Otherwise, the aging process will slowly limit your capacity to function adequately. Although you may not like to think about it, many of the things we do throughout our day is purely maintenance -- putting gas in the car, doing the wash, mowing the lawn. Some of these tasks you can pay to take care of but your health is something only you can maintain.