Stretching

The COVID-19 pandemic has made it more difficult for many people to get in their daily workout. Sedentary behavior, including sitting for long periods of [...]

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You know exercise is important, but what about stretching? If you think it's not as important as the rest of your exercise program, think again. [...]

Muscle flexibility is important for your body. But according to sports medicine experts at Mayo Clinic, the old way of stretching before you exercise isn't [...]

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Sedentary behavior, including sitting for long periods of time, can contribute to adverse health effects, including something referred to as "sitting disease."

In this Mayo Clinic [...]

Regular stretching increases flexibility and reduces the risk for injury. However, as with all exercise, form is important. Stretching incorrectly can do more harm than good. [...]

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THIS WEEK'S TOP STORIES Stretching: Focus on flexibility Stretching can decrease your risk of injuries, improve the range of motion of your joints and [...]

Regular stretching increases flexibility and reduces the risk for injury. However, as with all exercise, form is important. Stretching incorrectly can do more harm than good. [...]