How to Set Stretching Goals

Setting goals for stretching is important because it gives you something to work toward. Stretching improves your flexibility, which in turn can improve your balance as well as your performance in any sports you participate in. When setting goals for stretching, the most important thing is to have a realistic time line. Increasing your flexibility is something that happens gradually, so don't expect to see huge results in a very short time.

Things You'll Need

  • Paper and pen, or online workout tracker
  • Workout clothing
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Instructions

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      Write down what you want to do on paper or on the computer. Seeing your goal written in front of you will help keep you focused.

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      Research stretches and decide which ones you want to do to achieve your goal. If you aren't enjoying the exercises, you won't do them consistently. A general yoga workout will stretch all the muscles in your body as well as help you focus on breathing. Add specific stretches to target certain areas of your body if you wish.

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      Set a time line to achieve your goal. Stretching is not something you can rush, but having a date in mind can keep you focused. Results in stretching happen quite slowly, so stay patient and stay focused on your goal.

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      Stretch every day and record your workouts in an exercise journal, either on paper or online. Keeping track of how you feel will let you see subtle improvements that you might not notice otherwise. Recording your workouts can also motivate you to do them regularly, and consistency is more important than anything else with stretching. Stretching for a long time once a week will be much less effective than doing 10 minutes every day.