Stretching or stretching exercises are usually done to improve the flexibility of the body. Good flexibility, will allow you to perform daily activities and not get tired.
The purpose of stretching the body also to avoid injury before exercise and prevent the body becomes stiff. The benefits of stretching exercises did not stop there. Physical activity is also useful for beauty.
Michol Dalcourt fitness expert explained, while doing stretching exercises will happen 'stress' or pressure on the body. Body to be elongated and there are types of proteins made from this process.
"Stretching nice for the production of collagen in the body. When the stretching of proteins will be formed in the skin, muscle and bone membrane. Gives strength and elasticity in the area," said the man who has 20 years in the fitness industry, the current events in the City Celebrity Fitness Kasablanka, South Jakarta, Friday (04/10/2015).
Michol added, if to delay the aging normally we will apply products containing collagen in the skin, why not produce its own collagen in the body with exercise? Stretching exercises also make the skin become stronger so that more youthful.
In addition to stretching exercises, we also can increase the production of collagen with strength training. As quoted from WebMD, is a strength training exercise using either load it with a dumbbell, barbell, rope or load resistance of the body itself.
Strength training in addition to shaping can also stretch the muscles, bones, ligaments and tendons. The stretching process will lead to 'damage' in these parts. But the damage will trigger the body to produce new tissue and larger.
The new network is made up of proteins that mostly collagen. As is known, the more production of collagen, the skin will be more flexible and supple.
To maximize the results, the body needs adequate nutrition. The body needs fuel so that when you perform stretching exercises and strength, there is enough energy used to 'rip' the muscle tissue which will be renewed. Therefore before doing stretching exercises and strength, it is advisable to consume complex carbohydrates such as whole grain cereals, whole wheat bread or yogurt. Can also eat fruits such as bananas or apples.
After exercise, consume protein, fat, and drink water. These three components are required for the formation of collagen and new muscle tissue. In the evening, you can go back to eat protein and try to sleep soundly. Quality sleep will help to maximize the production of collagen.
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