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### Want to add years to your life?

Recent research shows that flexibility exercises can significantly reduce mortality risk. Discover how incorporating simple stretches into your routine can transform your health! 

### Think Cardio and Strength Training Are Enough?

Think again! New research reveals that flexibility exercises, done at least five times a week, can reduce your risk of death by 20%. Keep reading to find out why stretching should be a crucial part of your fitness routine!

[A recent study](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10268385/) on Korean adults highlights the importance of flexibility exercises. Participants who stretched regularly had a significantly lower risk of dying from all causes and cardiovascular issues. Flexibility exercises were just as beneficial as aerobic and muscle-strengthening activities, which are often emphasized. This research shows that incorporating stretching into your routine strengthens muscles, improves performance, reduces injuries, and supports arterial health.

### Why Stretching Matters

Stretching isn’t just for warming up. Regular flexibility exercises can:

1. Strengthen Muscles:

Improve overall muscle tone and endurance.

2. Enhance Performance:

Better flexibility leads to better athletic performance.

3. Reduce Injuries:

Flexible muscles are less prone to strains and injuries.

4. Benefit Arterial Health:

Stretching supports better circulation and heart health.

 

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Reference:

Cho, Y., Jang et al (2023). Aerobic, muscle-strengthening, and flexibility physical activity and risks of all-cause and cause-specific mortality: a population-based prospective cohort of Korean adults. BMC Public Health, 23 , 1148. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-023-15969-1 

Written by Dr. Onna Lo MD June 2024

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