Stretching Has a Lot To Do With Circles

Circular, dynamic stretching has long been a popular way to warm up. Using a circular motion while stretching is one of the best ways to get better flexibility and range of motion. Hips, shoulders, knees and elbows all have joints which are socket shaped. These sockets offer a wide variety of movement; perfect for circular forms of stretching. For each area, start small and keep the rotations tight; loosening up and enlarging your movements as the warm-up progresses.

One area of hot debate is whether or not neck rolls are a safe form of stretching. Googling, “neck stretches” yields a ton of exercise tips, there is also lots of evidence to suggest if done wrong, neck rolls can damage your spine. Anyone suffering from a stiff neck should consider all other options listed above and speak to a fitness expert before attempting to roll their neck.