We here at Progue are not exactly the most flexible, bendy bunch. Which is why this month we are focussing on all things stretchy for our Wellbeing Program.

But stretching is not only beneficial for flexibility, it can also:

• Improve your circulation

• Enable you to sleep soundly

• Make you less tired (yes, this is definitely true)

• Let you exercise for longer

During the month we will also be learning about the difference between dynamic and static stretching and when is the best time to do both of them.

• Dynamic stretching is ideal prior to exercise to prepare the joints for movement and muscles for optimal activation. They are designed to take a joint or muscle through a challenging and repetitive motion, moving a body part further with each repetition

• Static stretching focuses on relaxing the body part being stretched and letting it go further on its own. This is generally undertaken to increase your general flexibility, post training or on non-training days.