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The routine below is a basic static stretching routine designed to complete on an exercise mat at the end of your workout. It takes 5-10 minutes max and you can get all the preceding benefits.
Photo Credit Wavebreakmedia Ltd/Wavebreak Media/Getty Images. Stretching improves flexibility and makes up an important part of an exercise routine. However, not all people stretch before exercise, so you may be wondering if stretching is important. Not all types of stretching are equal, so the type of stretches as well as the timing makes a difference in flexibility and exercise. If your current stretching routine doesn't appear to improve overall flexibility, then you may want to consider making some changes.