Stretching

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How to Stretch Before a Workout

Stretch routines before workouts warm up your body and help prevent exercise injuries. This video takes you through several stretches that can get your arms, legs, and back ready for a complete workout [more…]

Creating a Morning Stretch Routine

Stretching your muscles in the morning helps you prepare for everyday activity. You can run through your stretch routine before you even get out of bed, or you can use the floor as your morning exercise [more…]

Creating a Nighttime Stretch Routine

Destressing at the end of the day with a stretch routine relaxes your mind and body. This video shows you evening stretches that work your arms, legs, and back for more restful sleep and fewer nighttime [more…]

The Rules of Stretching

Stretching is the key to maintaining your flexibility — in other words, how far and how easily you can move your joints. Your tendons (the tissues that connect muscle to bone) begin to shorten and tighten [more…]

How to Cool Down and Stretch after a Workout

Cooling down is important after your body has warmed up during an exercise workout. This video shows you several different cooldown stretches to ease muscles in your back, arms, legs, and hands. [more…]

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