STAYING FIT

Many of us neglect the few precious minutes allocated before and after a workout. It’s one way of taking care of our muscles, to stretch them in a proper way and to relax them after a workout.

While flexibility is of prime importance to the overall performance of every athlete, for the rest of us, it’s essential for the health of our muscles and joints, says Laura Canales, a Vinyasa Flow, Power Yoga and Yin Yoga teacher in Dubai.

“[It] can also increase the range of your motion, improves blood circulation and helps relieve tension and stress,” she adds.

Here are Canales’s five top tips on how to improve flexibility:

Your guide to keeping yourself healthy and strong in the UAE by Cecelia Jyrwa.