In pre-workout muscle activation. If you begin your workout with some good stretching your main workout will result 10 x times better. Manik Kumar, Fitness and Wellbeing coach | Personal Trainer at MKfitnessnz in Auckland shares his tips from his experience in fitness, the importance and benefits of stretching Injury Prevention The most important reason. All fitness trainers or personal trainers recommend you should workout with a good amount of stretches to avoid any injury. If you have done a good warmup then your muscles will be fully active and you will be able to do exercises properly without any injury or pain. Better Muscle Activation Muscle activation is really important before you do your heavy weights and main exercises. A non-negotiable workout tip is to do stretches before you start doing your main exercises. Stretching in general is good but must be done especially when it’s your Leg day and you want to target those glutes...