Stretching Articles

Stretching like Helen Mirren could help you lose belly fat, according to research

Writer: MATT EVANS | Outlet: Fit and Well ----> If there's one tip to staying active as you get older, it's to stretch. Many people simply don't take the time to stretch for even a few minutes every day, which is a shame: if we go from an office chair to our car to our sofa, our range of motion decreases and we'll suffer in our old age. But stretching can help us to lose belly fat and turn the clock back.
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6 Simple Stretches To Help You Unwind and Sleep Well After a Day of Travel

Writer: ERICA SLOAN | Outlet: Well and Good Original Post: https://www.wellandgood.com/stretches-after-travel/   Any tweak to your usual nighttime routine can make dozing off a challenge—and travel tends to bring about a whole host of changes:...
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The lowdown on stretching: How flexible do you actually need to be?

Writer: CAROLINE WILLIAMS | Outlet: New Scientist ----> "I BEND so I don’t break.” No one knows who first coined this phrase, but search for it online and you will find it accompanying numerous pictures of yogis in various states of contortion. Flexibility, according to common wisdom, is not only impressive to look at, but something we should actively work towards."
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Colorado Springs fitness coach has 1 step to never skip

Writer: AMANDA HANCOCK | Outlet: The Gazette ----> That goes for the body and mind. Benefits of stretching, she says, includes quicker recovery between workouts, reducing the risk for injury, better posture, managing pain patterns and improving sleep.
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6 Stretches To Do In The Morning If You Have Back Pain

Writer: COLLEEN TRAVERS | Outlet: HuffPost ----> “About 85% to 90% of back pain is mild to moderate and does not need to be treated by a doctor,” said Neel Anand, a professor of orthopedic surgery and the director of spine trauma at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. “It’s often an inflammatory issue that will go away on its own, with an over-the-counter anti-inflammatory medication.”

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The Best Stretches to Do After a Run, According to a Physical Therapist

Writer: REBECCA PARSONS | Outlet: Men's Journal ----> If you run regularly, you’re no stranger to tight, sore muscles and the occasional injury. In addition to regular strength training coupled with proper nutrition and sleep, the right stretches after a run can help your muscles cool down and get ready for your next workout.
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The Best Stretches to Do After a Run, According to a Physical Therapist

Writer: REBECCA PARSONS | Outlet: Men's Journal ----> If you run regularly, you’re no stranger to tight, sore muscles and the occasional injury. In addition to regular strength training coupled with proper nutrition and sleep, the right stretches after a run can help your muscles cool down and get ready for your next workout.
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Do you wake up feeling stiff? Here's four stretches you can do every morning

Writer: MATT EVANS | Outlet: Fit and Well ----> Do you wake up feeling a little bit sore and stiff every morning? Us, too. You can eat to reduce inflammation and get better joints (and we strongly recommend the best fish oil supplements and best supplements for joints) but sometimes, muscular pain creeps into our lives, especially as we get older. 
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