Stretching

Stretching before and after physical activity can help keep muscles from becoming excessively tight, reducing the risk of cramping, injury, and soreness. Plus stretching can increase flexibility, so it’s a great way to improve athletic performance. Find out more here:

Change Your Warm Up to Better Prep for Exercise

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The Greatist Team
May 19, 2013
Despite what we learned in middle school gym class, static or “cold” stretching before a workout doesn’t help athletic performance.
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The World's Worst Warm-up: Why Static Stretching Leaves Us Weak

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David Tao
April 4, 2013
Ready to hit the gym? Might want to skip the static stretching beforehand. New research contributes to an already impressive collection of data showing holding those muscles before a workout is a surefire way to hurt performance.
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Try These Stretches at Your Desk Today

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The Greatist Team
October 8, 2012

Stuck at the office all day? Here are six stretches to loosen the muscles made most stiff by sitting.

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Stretches All Desk Workers Should Do Today

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Katherine Schreiber
September 21, 2012

Stuck at a desk all day? Here are six stretches to loosen the muscles made most stiff by sitting.

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Research Review: Boost Strength, Endurance, and Flexibility

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Chris Beardsley
September 15, 2012

GUEST POST: Chris Beardsley of Strength and Conditioning Research summarizes some of the latest, most exciting findings in health and fitness research — and what they mean to you.

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#imagreatist Mood Boosting Workout Tips

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September 12, 2012

Need a workout idea? Ask a greatist.

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#imagreatist Mood Boosting Workout Tips

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September 12, 2012

Need a workout idea? Ask a greatist.

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Research Review: Boost Strength, Endurance, and Flexibility

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Chris Beardsley
September 15, 2012

GUEST POST: Chris Beardsley of Strength and Conditioning Research summarizes some of the latest, most exciting findings in health and fitness research — and what they mean to you.

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Stretches All Desk Workers Should Do Today

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Katherine Schreiber
September 21, 2012

Stuck at a desk all day? Here are six stretches to loosen the muscles made most stiff by sitting.

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Try These Stretches at Your Desk Today

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October 8, 2012

Stuck at the office all day? Here are six stretches to loosen the muscles made most stiff by sitting.

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Flexibility: Fun For All Ages

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April 13, 2011

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How to Stretch On-the-Go

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Kelly Fitzpatrick
November 9, 2011

Taking time to stretch isn’t a luxury— it’s a necessity. But that doesn’t mean we’ve all got the time and space to do it. Try these quick and easy stretches that can be done anywhere, anytime.

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