Does stretching burn calories? So glad you asked! Well, the answer is complicated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Studies have shown that light to moderate-intensity aerobic exercise<\/a> will help you burn more calories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Some people say that stretching does not count as exercise because it’s mostly static (also sometimes called isometric).<\/p>\n\n\n\n These people are not wrong; while some types of stretching could provide a low-intensity workout, others might be too easy or even relaxing to really qualify.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Different kinds of stretching also work different muscles and systems in your body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n But the question is does it really help your blast off those extra pounds<\/a>?<\/p>\n\n\n\n Let’s find out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As you are probably aware, there are plenty of exercise positions that can help you develop your body to look good.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Maybe you want to have that 6-pack abs, maybe you just want to lose some weight, or maybe you just want to be fit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Let’s say for example that you’re training for a marathon. What is the best way to train?<\/p>\n\n\n\n Well, if it were me I’d check out the resources around me and follow what professional athletes think is good training.<\/p>\n\n\n\n However, let’s say you have a personal goal of being able to do 10 pull-ups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Well, I can tell you right now that doing pull-ups every day will help you achieve your goal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Let’s say that your goal is to be able to run three miles without stopping.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To achieve this, the solution is simple: just go outside and run three miles every day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you want to be stronger, lift more weights. Do you want to be fitter? Do more cardio.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Maybe you want to lose weight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Obviously, the best way to lose weight is engaging in rigorous exercise routines that can stimulate your body into burning fat for energy, while also keeping your diet in order.<\/p>\n\n\n\n So the question does stretching burn calories is actually a legitimate one, because if your goal is to be lean, then it matters how you achieve that goal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You might say to yourself “I have plenty of free time so I’ll just do some light stretch every day”.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It starts off as an innocent thought but if you don’t have a plan in place, you might just end up wasting time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Stretching has been done by humans for a long time in various forms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It is a form of exercise that involves the voluntary elongation of muscles, tendons and ligaments. <\/p>\n\n\n\n When done properly it can result in increased range-of-motion and functional flexibility, improved posture and reduced chance of injury from overuse or sudden trauma.<\/p>\n\n\n\n When done improperly, stretching can result in injury.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As previously mentioned, different kinds of stretches work different muscles and systems in your body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A good way to categorize stretches is by their effect on the position of the skeletal joints. There are three types:<\/p>\n\n\n\n 1) Passive<\/strong> – these occur when a person actively relaxes into a stretch that is provided by another person or an object such as a rubber band or a doorjamb.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 2) Abdominal or Postural<\/strong> – these occur when a person is in the resting position with the knees extended and the feet flat on the floor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 3) Dynamic<\/strong> – these occur when a person actively moves a joint through its full range of motion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As you probably noticed, I have referred to both passive and dynamic stretches as being able to help you with your weight-loss goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Intensity, duration, and frequency of stretching have been researched in a few studies.<\/p>\n\n\n\nWhy Does the Question Matter?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
What is Stretching?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Types of Stretching<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Benefits of Stretching<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
What Does Science Say | Are Stretching & Weight Loss Linked?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n