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Every Part Of Our Body Requires Stretching

This article is a about different kinds of stretches for the different parts of the body and what kind of stretches cyclists need most.

Cycling is a very popular sport and pastime today, especially with the emphasis there is today on exercise and physical fitness. Whether you consider yourself in good physical shape or out of shape, it’s important to do some sort of stretches. There are a variety of different types of stretches available. If you’re in doubt as to what kind of stretches you’ll want to do, you can do as many do and do all body part stretches. In fact, there are all body part stretches that can be done while you’re cycling after you’ve already warmed up.

These all body part stretches are called this because they’ll take care of all of your important body parts used for exercising. They are, however, different stretches for different part, rather than one particular stretch.

Examples of Excellent All Body Part Stretches

An excellent stretch for your calf is to stand on your bike pedals having the cranks go up and down, while keeping the heel and leg that’s the lowest in a straight position. Lower the heel of the other leg past the pedal frame and hold for a few seconds. Repeat this procedure with the other leg. A good stretch for your hamstrings takes place by standing on the pedals with your bike crank horizontal. Most of the stretch will be felt in your front leg in this exercise. Keeping both of your legs straight, move your body so it’s almost on top of the handlebars. Lower your shoulders and tilt your pelvis until you can feel your hamstring stretching. Hold this position for a few seconds, then change pedals and do this with the other leg.

There are also several different stretches that can be done while you’re off your bike. These are also some great all body part stretches that only take a moment or two. While keeping your shoulders level, tilt your head to one side and hold it there for a few seconds. Now you can switch to the other side, making sure to not let your head rotate. This is a great stretch for your neck. A combination lower back and legs stretch requires you to lie on the floor with your lower part of your back flat on the floor or ground. While grasping your leg right below the knee, pull it towards your chest and hold it for a few seconds, then switch legs.

Don’t Forget the Hams

Hamstrings are a part of the body that is often injured in sports activities so it’s important that they always get properly exercised and conditioned. A good hamstring stretch is lifting your leg to waist height and resting it against a wall. Bend the other leg a little while keeping the lifted leg straight. Bend your body close to the leg that’s supporting you and hold this position for a few seconds then switch legs.

While often exercising sounds like a tiresome job, it’s very important to condition your body before physical activities, especially with these simple all body part stretches, which only take a few minutes.

Written by Sam · Filed Under Fitness