Stretch

One of my main goals this year is to increase my flexibility. How I plan to accomplish this is with daily stretching. Stretching is highly underrated. However, it is incredibly important to stretch before AND after exercise. 

Your muscles work more effectively when they are loose and warm. When you use your muscles the same way repeatedly, they begin to become tight less flexible in a specific direction. Stretching helps you gain strength without sacrificing flexibility.

Flexibility is important in kung fu. For instance, the more flexible your legs and hips are, the higher you can kick with proper technique. Flexibility is also benificial for day to day activities as you have less chance of accidently pulling a muscle. 

I will update on this goal later on in the year with any progress I have made.