“Instead of making a beeline for the coffeemaker when your alarm goes off, why not pause for some gentle morning stretches?” Yes, stretching can really give you a great start to your day. I know when I first get out of bed, my muscles can be tense and sore from lying down all night. Stretching helps wake up those body parts and get the blood flowing. Here are 5 of the best stretches to do in the morning in the link below.