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How to Stretch Your Hips After Sitting for a While
Plus, why it’s so important to relieve hip tightness.
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Stretch Your Chest With This Seriously Underrated Piece of Equipment
Try these three chest stretches to undo a day of hunching over your laptop and to strengthen your pecs.
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4 Hip Flexor Stretches That Relieve Pain and Tightness
If you spend most of your day sitting, use these expert-recommended hip flexor stretches to alleviate low back pain and...
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The Body-Boosting Benefits of a Foam Roller
Toronto-based physical therapist Vinh Pham has spent over 15 years studying how good posture and proper alignment connect to long-term...
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Here’s What Experts Think About Stretching Machines
Before you buy a stretching machine, make sure it's really worth the cost.
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4 Stretches to Improve Range of Motion as You Age
Counteract all that slouching, slumping and even (brace yourself) aging by improving your flexibility and range of motion. Plus, learn...
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A Daily Stretching Routine for People Short on Time
Increase your range of motion, reduce your risk for injuries, lower stress, and simply feel good with this daily stretching...
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How to Do a Scorpion Stretch—and Why Your Hips and Back Will Love It
The scorpion stretch isn't nearly as scary as it sounds. In fact, it's a great way to increase the flexibility...
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9 Benefits of Stretching That Will Convince You to Do It Daily
Why is stretching important? The benefits of stretching include everything from improved flexibility and strength to stress relief.
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5 Stretching Exercises for Seniors—or Anyone Who Feels Achy
Keep your body limber and supple at any age with these full-body stretches. Plus, learn the benefits of stretching as...
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The Types of Stretching Fitness Experts Recommend—and One They Avoid
Stretching improves your mobility, flexibility, and range of motion. Learn the main types of stretching, plus how and when to...
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4 Quad Stretches Everyone Should Know
When your legs are feeling tight, use these quad stretches to help loosen them up.
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4 Expert Tips You Need to Know to Stretch Properly
Here's how to deepen your stretches and improve your flexibility and posture
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Why You Should Make Post-Workout Stretching a Priority
Flexibility is not always the easiest to maintain — but this tip could help.
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This is the Right Way to Stretch Before Your Next Workout
Stretching before a class can help you prevent injuries and get the most out of your workout — but here's...
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What Happens When You Stretch Muscles Properly?
Stretching may be inconvenient, but it's super important. Find out what stretches do for your body and what happens when...
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10 essential stretches for summer athletes
Don't let an injury sideline you for the summer. Stretch regularly to get the most out of your workouts
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Kneeling Quad Stretch
Proper stretching is crucial before participating in any cold weather activities. This winter-sports stretch will help prevent injury
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IT Band Stretch
Tight or inflamed IT bands can cause major problems. Here's how to keep yours healthy
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How to be more flexible
Yes, you can increase your flexibility'it just takes a little time and some targeted stretching. Here's how to do it...
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Dogs doing yoga!
This adorable book, created by photographer Daniel Borris, features different dog breeds in a variety of different yoga poses
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Summer Slim-Down workout plan: Week 4
Get fitter this summer with our eight-week plan. This week, we've got five days of workouts for improved results
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A new way to stretch out back pain
Back stiffness and pain are common problems for desk-jockeys. Try this eight-step method for stretching out your back without leaving...