• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
  • Meet Ashley
  • Contact
  • Privacy Policy
  • Disclosure Policy
  • Giveaways

With Ashley And Company

Entertainment, Gaming, Travel, & Geek Culture

  • Home
  • Entertainment
    • Anime
    • Marvel
    • Star Wars
    • Movies
  • Film Reviews
  • Interviews
  • video games
  • Disney
  • Travel

Mamavation Monday: Stretching IS Important

August 12, 2013 By Ashley 6 Comments

Mamavation Monday

 

Stretching. Is. Important.

Of course it is important who doesn't know that? Can I just say, you can know something but not do it? That whole head knowledge vs heart knowledge and practice what you preach thing. So yes DUH I know that stretching is a must before and after every workout. But halfheartedly stretching while talking to your friends is not really accomplishing anything. And if you aren't a teenager anymore your body probably needs to stretch so you don't hurt yourself. Why yes I am speaking from experience.

Last Monday my favorite instructor taught a double Zumba class. He had asked if his regulars would be there for both hours and my friends were like YES! I was like um sure I guess… Not that I don't love his class but it is hard. 2 hours of torture? But peer pressure can be a good thing. Short story long, we went, I didn't really stretch, and now my hip muscle is sore. Like when I stand up from sitting for long periods of time ouch *limp limp*

Moral of the story: Stretch properly before working out. Or end up walking like an old woman when you're only in your twenties.

In other fitness news: I will be at the gym tonight for Zumba (properly stretching before it starts!) and tonight on Mamavation TV we are chatting about indoor air quality. Did you know the air in your house is more polluted than the air outside? Opening your windows during the day can help clean up your indoor air even if it's only for a little bit. Check out the event on Mamavation at 7pm PST/10pmEST to learn more.

How was your week? Meet any goals or need some encouragement? Let me know in the comments below!

Filed Under: Mamavation Tagged With: exercise, fitness, mamavation, weight loss, Working out

Previous Post: « Irish Pirate Trading Company and Pub, Emerald Isle NC
Next Post: Bethenny Frankel’s New Talk Show “Bethenny” You Are Going to Love it! »

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Avatar for MeaganMeagan

    August 12, 2013 at 2:58 pm

    I never stretch before classes…. I know I should but luckily the instructor does a few low key things before we go full force… I should remember to stretch

    Reply
  2. Avatar for Taylor BrioneTaylor Brione

    August 12, 2013 at 4:06 pm

    Stretching is so important! I learned that early on during cheerleading. You have to stretch even if you don’t think you are doing much…your body will thank you later.

    Reply
  3. Avatar for Anjanette M YoungAnjanette M Young

    August 13, 2013 at 8:35 am

    Oh you poor thing I forget all the time but I’m usually in hurry to get my wo started.

    Reply
  4. Avatar for LydiaLydia

    August 13, 2013 at 10:34 am

    I ran while having a conversation. Not quite a goal, but definitely an achievement for me! ๐Ÿ™‚ And I totally agree about the stretching!!!

    Reply
  5. Avatar for Krissy HKrissy H

    August 13, 2013 at 11:59 am

    Stretching is soo important. I learned that after my foot injury =/

    Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

CommentLuv badgeShow more posts

Primary Sidebar

Meet Ashley

Avatar for Krissy HAshley Saunders is a movie critic, writer, podcaster, and gamer from the Washington DC area who is always ready to travel.
Read More โ†’

Footer

My Favorites

elio-easter-eggs-pixar-animation
Pins and Needles Review
Elio Review
How To Train Your Dragon Review 2025
The Life of Chuck Review
Predator Killer of Killers Review

Copyright © 2025 ยท With Ashley And Company