1. Stretch for 10 seconds then stop.
2. Don’t strain to get the stretch. Instead, just go with the flow and let your body tell you when it’s time to stop.
3. Stretch all the way to the point of maximum comfort and then stop.
4. Warm up first.
5. Stretch right. Don’t jerk the muscle, don’t overdo it and don’t strain to get the stretch. Instead, just go with the flow and let your body tell you when it’s time to stop.
6. Stretch safely. Don’t try to stretch beyond where you feel comfortable. And, don’t strain trying to get the stretch. Instead, just go with the flow and let your body tell you when it’s time to stop.
7. Cool down first.
8. Walking on the treadmill or riding a bike are perfect ways to cool down.
9. If you have a choice, always