Amid life's hectic daily hustle, it's common to focus solely on your main fitness goal during workout sessions. However, more and more people are jumping on the "preventative fitness" bandwagon, aka staying ahead of health issues and injuries to keep their bodies fit, strong, and in all-around good condition. We spoke with a fitness expert who shares everything you need to know about preventative fitness and why it should be a key part of your fitness routine.
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Preventative fitness is all about staying strong, fit, and resilient while successfully tackling life's daily demands. This method spotlights healthy habits and exercises that boost your balance, flexibility, muscle endurance, and joint health while decreasing injury risk. No matter your fitness goal or level, preventative fitness is a smart addition to your regimen to help you avoid any potential setbacks.
"A big part of [preventative fitness] is stretching—it helps improve flexibility, range of motion, and muscle recovery, which can prevent strains and other injuries," explains Bonnie Strati, NASM CPT, 200 hr E-RYT yoga instructor, and master instructor with StretchLab. "By combining strength, flexibility, balance, and cardio, you're setting yourself up to avoid problems down the road. It's key to staying fit and feeling good long-term, both physically and mentally."
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Strati has several tips for putting together your own successful preventative fitness routine.
"Preventative fitness, with stretching at its core, is about setting yourself up for long-term success by keeping the body mobile, balanced, and resilient," she tells us. "Incorporating the [below] elements into your fitness routine ensures a healthy, active lifestyle for years to come. Prioritizing your body's care now means fewer problems down the road—keep stretching, and stay strong!"
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