To keep your body fit and healthy, and prevent serious muscle, joint and postural problems, it is always good to:

Exercise on a regular basis, at least 3 times a week. You can do: jogging, gym, swimming, biking (be careful, because there is a lot of strain put on your neck and shoulders, when you are sitting on a bike), or simply walking. Always remember to relax your muscles as often as you can during your sports sessions, e.g. when walking, never keep your hands in your pockets, because it strains your entire upper body and makes your knees stiff, which consequently leads to pelvic problems.

Every exercise, when not overdone, increases blood circulation, brings back flexibility to the muscles and joints, and helps to correct the posture.

Do stretching every day. For many years, stretching has been an integral part of every exercise session, usually done before starting exercises, like a football match, a run, and so on. Apparently, at the moment, there is a shift of opinions among professional sportsmen and scientists, who are recommending stretching as a fantastic but separate exercise. Some research has shown that stretching before, during or after regular sports sessions weakens the muscles and decreases performance.

 Whichever way you stretch: combined with, or separated from your jogging, etc., it undeniably must be a part of your daily routine (see the link to daily stretches below). One of the greatest and most efficient stretching exercises are yoga and Pilates.

Take regular massage sessions, at least 2 times a month. Massage is the best way to deeply relax your body by using a gentle or stronger technique, dependent on the individual therapist, the body’s problem or the client’s preferences. This wonderfully releases tension from the skin and from all of the tissue underneath.

 A good, experienced therapist is able to find the exact tension points and work on them to remove all of the strain and discomfort. A special stretching massage will also bring back flexibility to your muscles and joints. Because this type of stretching is very gentle but at the same time very effective, it works wonderfully for people whose bodies are too stiff to practice any exercise.

 A proper 1 ½ – 2 hours massage is a great way to help your entire body. It is always worth asking your therapist, if qualified, to include 30 minutes of reflexology in your session. This will improve the inner organs’ functions and will make a positive change to your overall health.