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Exercising and stretching your lower back, hamstrings, hips and quads can greatly improve your physical well-being
Perfecting the squat before trying a lunge can start you off on the right foot
This satisfying, involuntary act of yawning and stretching helps release tight muscles
Balasana, or child’s pose, is a restorative full-body yoga technique
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Flexibility helps with your balance and range of motion, and can protect you from injuries
Staying active can help increase strength and flexibility, help maintain balance and coordination, and improve overall heart health
While one focuses on stretching through movement, the other requires holding poses for 30 to 90 seconds — both can have a place in your fitness routine
Stretch before and after your workouts for maximum benefits, but your pre-workout stretches should be different from your post-workout stretches
Counteract psoas muscle stiffness and soreness with stretches that lengthen and strengthen
Stretch before heading outside, keep proper form and avoid jerking or twisting to throw snow
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