ALL - STAR STRETCHES

Athletes and coaches are confronted with the challenge of managing their workout time optimally. In addition, there is the dilemma of selecting a few from hundreds of potential exercises. To guarantee that a minimal level of stretching is achieved in order to optimize performance and reduce the risk of injury, I identify 12 "ALL - STAR" stretches to serve as a series of fundamental stretches. What makes these exercises "ALL - STARS"? They cover the major muscle groups and regions of the body; they can be easily performed individually by healthy athletes in most disciplines; and they require just 10 to 15 minutes to perform.