Don’t want to exercise but want to feel great? Try stretching!

Doing stretches throughout the day can make your body feel limber and revitalized with minimal effort.

You may be thinking that stretching only has a place before or after a workout, but you’re wrong! Stretching can be its own healthy exercise!Here’s why:

Stretching…

• …increases your body’s flexibility;
• …boosts energy and releases tension;
• …reduces muscle soreness and stiffness;
• …reduces the risk of injury;
• …increases & encourages blood flow/nutrient supply to muscles & cartilage;
• …improves muscle balance around joints, thus improving posture;
• …warms your body up in preparation for an active day;
• …relaxes your body at the end of that active day, enhancing muscle recovery.

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