Stretching

Stretching

Stretching is Extremely Important, Both Before AND After Workouts

Stretching is Extremely Important, Both Before AND After Workouts

Did You Know Stretching Both Before and After Workouts Could Help Decrease the Risk of Injury? Do you make time to go to the gym a few times per week? If so, you should commend yourself for your efforts. But...

Kathy ShirkyMay 10, 2021
Have You Been Stretching? If Not, These 5 Reasons Will Make You Want to Start!

Have You Been Stretching? If Not, These 5 Reasons Will Make You Want to Start!

Add Stretching to Your Daily Routine Today! Some people think that stretching is an unnecessary part of exercising - this couldn't be further from the truth! While often simple physical motions, stretching can dramatically improve your overall health, wellness, and...

Kathy ShirkyNovember 20, 2020
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Do you wake up feeling sore? Try these 3 stretches first thing in the morning.

There are few things worse than waking up in the morning to chronic pain in your neck, back, or joints. Morning aches and pains can make it difficult to complete even the simplest tasks, like getting up out of bed...

Kathy ShirkySeptember 20, 2020
Benefits of Stretching

The Unexpected Benefits of Stretching

Many non-athletes — and even a few actual jocks — are guilty of either rushing through their warm-up stretching, or skipping the cool-down moves after the workout. Yet, along with cardio and strength-training, stretching also delivers significant health benefits. You probably already know that stretching extends your overall range of motion, while also elasticizing your

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Kathy ShirkyAugust 9, 2018