One of the reasons why stretching is so effective in reducing stress is that our mostly sedentary lifestyle promotes body stiffness, which in turn can further increase stress, says Jessica Matthews, an associate professor of kinesiology at Point Loma Nazarene University in San Diego, creator of the kinesiology master’s program, and author of the book Stretching to Stay Young.
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Stress in the muscles manifests as tension and stiffness, and by relaxing them, it is possible to help the body reduce psychological tension as well.
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“Stretching and movement improve blood circulation, increase the body’s oxygen supply, and reduce muscle tension,” says Kelsey Decker, a certified personal trainer with the National Strength and Conditioning Association and training director at StretchLab in Orange County, California.
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According to her, all of this together helps to calm down.
