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The Best Stretching Equipment to Boost Your Flexibility in 2023

Nikki — Wed, 11 Jan 2023 16:30:00 +0000

The best of 2023 is here with another suggestion but this time for stretching. “Stretching shouldn’t be an afterthought. When done regularly, it can improve your posture and ease muscle soreness.” It may not be the first thing you think of when it comes to fitness, but stretching is a very important part of your overall flexibility and range of motion. Stretching can also reduce the chances of injury and help with aches/pains. Check out some of the best stretching equipment of 2023 to boost your flexibility.

The Best Stretching Equipment to Boost Your Flexibility in 2023

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The Best Stretches From Head to Toe

Nikki — Mon, 06 Jun 2022 18:00:46 +0000

Pre-workout and post-workout stretching… Do you think it’s necessary? Stretching may be one of the most important parts of workouts because it prepares your muscles for exercise and repairs your muscles afterwards. It also helps avoid injury by improving mobility and flexibility. If you are feeling tight, I definitely recommend giving yourself a full body stretch with the following best stretches from head to toe in the link below. “The more variety you include in your stretching routine, the better.”

The Best Stretches for Every Part of Your Body

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Make Stretching Before Bed a Habit

Nikki — Wed, 08 Sep 2021 15:00:57 +0000

Stretching whether it’s morning, midday, or nighttime, is very beneficial for your body. Stretching helps with mobility of joints and keeps muscles flexible. If you’ve struggled to make stretching a consistent habit, create a routine such as at night that might help you stay on track. Stretching anytime of the day is beneficial, but night time stretching can also help with sleep and destressing of the day. “Stretching before bed provides a great opportunity to relieve tension in muscles that feel tight over the course of the day,” says Dr. Leada Malek, PT, DPT, C.S.C.S., SCS. “When combined with breathing techniques, it can even reduce stress,” explains Malek. “Getting the nervous system to calm down before bed can help you fall asleep and stay asleep better!” The following link contains some great stretches that you can do before bed that will help with your overall health.

Make Stretching Before Bed a Habit With These 5 Feel-Good Moves

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Active Stretching Can Help Your Workout

Nikki — Wed, 02 Jun 2021 20:00:57 +0000

I’ve talked about how important stretching is for your body. There are different types of stretching and some may be a better fit for you than another. One of those types is active stretching. Active stretching is “when you’re actively engaging one set of muscles to stretch the muscles on the opposite side of the joint,” says Jessica McManus, P.T., owner of Full Circle Physical Therapy and Wellness Coaching. A little different than regular stretching but also a great way to improve flexibility and prevent injury from happening. The following link is all about active stretching, the benefits, and how it compares to other types of stretching.

How Active Stretching Can Help Your Workout

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10 Hamstring Exercises to Relieve Tight Muscles

Nikki — Wed, 19 May 2021 15:00:12 +0000

It’s important to stretch your muscles everyday and listen to your body when working out. Our hamstrings are one of those areas that need stretching daily. Hamstrings extend from your glutes to your knees and can cause a lot of problems if you were to pull one. “The hamstrings cross and act on two joints, contributing to both hip extension and knee flexion,” explains Trevor Thieme, C.S.C.S., Fitness and Nutrition Content Manager for Beachbody. “That makes them essential for athletic movement, but it also increases their susceptibility to injury.” If you haven’t been stretching those hamstrings, the following article is a great resource for you. Start building up your strength and flexibility with these 10 hamstring exercises.

10 Best Hamstring Exercises to Relieve Tight Muscles

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Foam Rolling vs. Stretching

Nikki — Tue, 11 May 2021 20:00:25 +0000

An important part of working out is stretching your muscles regularly. Adding stretching to your workouts can really help you with endurance, strength, and getting the most out of the workouts. Another great alternative to stretching is foam rolling. Stretching and foam rolling have many benefits and it is often recommended to do a combination of both. The following link explains the benefits and the best time of the day to stretch and foam roll.

Foam Rolling vs. Stretching: Which Is Better?

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11 Feel-Good Standing Stretches

Nikki — Wed, 21 Apr 2021 15:00:16 +0000

“If you spend most of your waking hours in front of a computer, standing stretches will save your butt … and your aching shoulders, tight hip flexors, and stiff neck.” Stretching definitely feels great whether you sit all day for work, you just worked out, or you want to prevent an injury from occurring. Our bodies are meant to be moved around frequently so sitting long periods of time can hinder your joints and muscles. The following article talks about 11 Feel-Good Standing Stretches that can be done anywhere and don’t take up much space. So whether you are working from home in a small bedroom or sitting in a cubicle in an office, getting up every once and awhile to do some stretches will benefit you in the long run!!

Get Up and Try These 11 Feel-Good Standing Stretches

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Controlled Stretch with Autumn Calabrese

Nikki — Thu, 11 Mar 2021 19:00:53 +0000

Did you know the more you stretch the better you sleep? Our bodies are put through so much on a daily basis, whether you stand all day for your job or sit at a desk, it’s good to stretch your muscles at the end of the night. Controlled Stretch with Autumn Calabrese is a great way to relax and loosen up at the end of the day for a better sleep. “Controlled Stretch combines restorative, light stretching with breathing exercises to help you prepare for better sleep and recovery overnight.” Check out the link below to learn more about Controlled Stretch.

Controlled Stretch With Autumn Calabrese

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6 Benefits of Stretching

Nikki — Wed, 24 Feb 2021 16:00:16 +0000

We all have heard that stretching is a necessary part of working out… but why? What benefits does stretching have for your body and is it something you should do daily? The following link contains 6 benefits of stretching… understanding and listening to your body is very important and helps with unnecessary injuries.

Feeling Tight? Here Are 6 Benefits of Stretching

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