Flexibility is a primary components of fitness. It plays a major role in performance oriented athletic activities as well as health oriented fitness activities. In order to attain flexibility, a muscle needs to be stretched completely through its full length. The benefits of stretching are: Improved Physical fitness, Increased joint mobility, Improved body awareness, Provides mental and physical relaxation, Decreased rate of injuries, Decreased Muscle soreness and fatigue, Decreased rate of pain full menstruation in women.
