WeStretch Blog
Welcome to the WeStretch blog – the place where flexibility comes to thrive.
Our blog is all about helping you stretch your way to a healthier, happier you, featuring articles and posts on the basics of stretching, user stories, and the latest features of our stretching app. Whether you’re a seasoned fitness junkie or just getting started on your wellness journey, we’ve got the tips, tricks, and insider info you need to get the most out of your stretching routine. From preventing injuries to improving flexibility, our blog has all the juicy details on how to become a stretching pro. So, whether you’re looking to impress your yoga instructor or just want to touch your toes without groaning, join us on our mission to bring the joy of stretching to the masses.
Check out our blog now and start stretching towards a healthier, happier you – no six-pack abs required.
Stretching: The Key Ingredient in 2023 Fitness Trends
Are you ready to add some flavor to your fitness routine in 2023? At WeStretch, we believe that stretching is...
Stretching: The Simple Yet Effective Way to Banish Body Pain
Stretching: The Simple Yet Effective Way to Banish Body Pain Picture this: you wake up in the morning with aching...
From Busy to Balanced: My WeStretch Journey
From Busy to Balanced: My WeStretch Journey Hey there, it's Sarah and I am so excited to share my WeStretch journey...
The Fundamental Foundation
The WeStretch App: The Fundamental Foundation for your stretching journey. Fundamental is defined as "Forming a...
Preventing Joint Stiffness during Cold Winter Months
The chill of winter is upon us, and with it comes the stiffness of our joints. Our bodies naturally tense up as the...
Recover faster with stretches you can do on the couch
Recover faster with stretches you can do on the couch. When you're feeling under the weather and all you want to do is...
New year, new you? New WeStretch 2023 Edition
New year, new you? New WeStretch 2023 Edition Are you looking to start a new stretching habit in the new year but...
Are New Year’s Resolutions Really Worth It?
Why do we make resolutions? As the end of the year rolls around and a new one begins, many people will start asking...
Why Should I Regularly Relax?
When was the last time that you allowed yourself to relax? Not just mindlessly scrolling on your phone for hours, but...
Improving Your Posture- Small Steps for Big Results
Many of us can remember a time where a parent or a family member was on our case about improving our posture. Maybe...
Can Stretching Help Boost Creativity?
Can stretching help to boost creativity? While the two concepts may feel separate at first, they are more connected...
What Walking Actually Does for Your Health.
Think about the last time you went out walking. Was it indoors or outdoors? Did you go with someone or was it a solo...
The Importance of Stretching When You Feel Stressed.
As someone who regularly writes about stretching, I know about the importance and the benefits that come from doing it...
How to Calm Down: A Quick Guide.
Throughout many of our lives, we have been told something along the lines of, “You need to calm down,” (thanks, T....
35 Stretches That You Can Do On The Couch.
Don’t be afraid to do your stretches on the couch when you’re having a lazy day! I don’t know about you, but I know...
Getting Started – Exercising at Home
Whether it’s because your favourite gym is closed or you think you should incorporate more movement into your life,...
What is Cross Training and How Do I Do It?
Cross training is where you do 2 or more different physical activities to improve your performance in your main sport...
How to Gain Confidence in Yourself.
When I was young, I had an adult in my life ask me, "How did you gain this much confidence in yourself? Most adults...
A Year of Stretching – 365 Days of Flexibility
The evening that I discovered WeStretch is still clearly etched in my mind. I had finally found a fitness app that was...
Thirty Day Stretching Challenge with WeStretch
Many people know they should stretch, but they struggle with getting started. The first step to building a stretching...
How Long Should You Hold a Stretch?
You have decided to start stretching. You’ve put on the stretchy clothes, and you have the pamphlet of stretches that...
Motivational Quotes to Improve Your Day.
When you’re looking to make a shift in your life, whether it’s needing a bit of motivation to stretch, for a change in...
What is Mental Training and How Do I Do It?
What is Mental Training? Mental training is preparing your mind for the best possible outcome. It is the act of...
Strengthening Your Core with Stretching
When you think of strengthening your core, you may think of hours spent at the gym. In reality, the best way to begin...
Shaking Off Your Afternoon Slump
You had a productive morning at work, checking things off your to-do list left and right. You had an amazing lunch,...
Is Stretching Good for My Mental Health?
What is mental health? Mental health is basically how we think, act, and feel. It encompasses our thoughts and...
Setting Up Your Ultimate Stretching Space.
While you can stretch anywhere if you are beginning to take your stretching more seriously, follow these tips to...
How to Fix Your Stiff Neck Quickly
A stiff neck can throw a wrench into your plans, but it doesn’t have to affect your whole day. Follow these tips below...
35+ Self-Improvement Ideas That You Can Start Today
Many of us want to work on our self-improvement, but we struggle to get started, as everything feels very...
How to Get Flexible After Losing Your Flexibility.
Life can throw curve balls at you, despite your best intentions. Sometimes, you work hard on achieving your...
Tips on Navigating Middle Age
Navigating middle age, especially as a woman over 40, can be a daunting task. We’re expected to hide our aging skin,...
9 Stretches to Reduce Upper Back Pain & Increase Flexibility
While back pain is more commonly found in the lower half of your spine, upper back pain can be just as debilitating....
10+ Ways to Increase Physical Activity in Your Daily Life
For many of us, when we are told that we should increase our levels of physical activity in our daily life, we groan-...
Relieving Muscle Tension with Stretching
What is muscle tension? Muscle tension is when a muscle contract but doesn’t release properly, which can leave parts...
16 Fun and Simple Stretching Exercises for Kids
Regardless of age, everyone needs to stretch. To start a healthy stretching habit from a young age, try incorporating...
How to Stretch Safely and Effectively.
Learning to stretch safely and effectively is a great goal to have, especially if you are new to exercise in general....
How to Improve your Golf Game to Become a Better Golfer
Golf season is upon us, and everyone wants to play better than they did last year. While you may improve the more you...
How to Make the Most of Your Morning Routine
Why do we have morning routines? Most of us use a morning routine to start our day off on the right foot. We might...
How to Stretch for Lower Back Pain
Lower back pain can affect your daily life in numerous ways. You may cancel plans to rest at home or you may not want...
What is The Difference Between Active and Static Stretching?
As we learn more about fitness and mobility, it’s common to start hearing about the different types of accessible...
The 5 Ways to Prepare for Your Sport
Succeeding in exercise is more than just performing well. It is also about how well you prepare for your sport or...
13 Tips For a Healthy Lifestyle
Leading a healthy lifestyle is not out of reach. It just requires a few small changes and a shift in mindset to take...
How to Start Stretching for Beginners
WeStretch is the best starting place for stretching for beginners. What is stretching? According to Wikipedia,...
Outdoor Exercise- the Best Way to Improve Overall Health
It’s easy to see the importance of getting outside when we are cooped up inside for days at a time. Taking the...
The Ultimate Guide to Stretching- WeStretch Style
The WeStretch app uses over 5,500 stretches to move every joint in every direction. Read through this ultimate guide...
10 Family Activities You Can Do to Exercise Together.
Whether you’re trying to encourage your family to become more active or to spend more time together, these family...
Reducing Hip Flexor Pain- Causes and Solutions
Whenever you end up sitting too long, whether it’s from a long flight or a long meeting, chances are that when you...
How To Do The Splits- A Beginner’s Guide
When you first start stretching, you may not notice the improvement immediately. It can be hard to see progress when...
What is Wellness? The Four Pillars of Health
What are the pillars of health and wellness? According to Pfizer, “Wellness is the act of practicing healthy habits on...
Stretching Versus Yoga- What’s the Difference?
For many people, the words “stretching” and “yoga” seem interchangeable. You do stretches in yoga, so why are they...
10 Exercises for Seniors at Home
When you’re stuck at home, one of the last things you might think about is exercise. It’s easy to put exercise to the...
What is Ballistic Stretching and Should I Do It?
What is Ballistic Stretching? Ballistic stretching is a type of stretching that involves bouncing in a stretch to...
Why is WeStretch the Best Stretching App?
You know that you want to stretch but you may not know where to start. WeStretch is the best stretching app for you,...
Cardio for People Who Hate Cardio
People often say that they hate doing cardio. The thought of running or doing stairs makes many people balk and plop...
The 9 Different Types of Stretches in WeStretch
WeStretch has a stretching routine option for every person with every reason for stretching. With the 9 types of...
Stretching for Sports- Improving your Game with WeStretch
As I sat down to write this blog, I got to thinking about our relationship to sports and stretching for sports. When I...
Aging is a Gift- Appreciate and Embrace It.
The future can be overwhelming. Growing older means many physical changes to our bodies and the world around us that...
Kim: A Motivated Stretcher
Meet Kim- a small business owner of The Lunch Lady, a meal-planning service in Alberta, and a mother of four. She uses...
Improve Your Goal Setting- Adding Purpose to Your Life
Often, there is not a clear understanding of what it means to set goals. According to Wikipedia, “goal setting...
Stretching Challenges- How Competition Keeps You Accountable
“Last one there is a rotten egg!” How many times have you heard this or some variation of it on the playground? In...
The Importance of Breathing Properly & How it Will Change Your Life
Inhale deeply through your nose, filling your lungs completely. Now slowly and smoothly exhale through your mouth. How...
Try Something New. It’s Good for You!
Do you often venture into the unknown? Are you willing to try something new or does the thought of something outside...
A Spine That’s Fine: Facts and Tips for a Healthy Back
The spinal cord is one of the most important parts of your body. It allows you to stand or sit upright, it supports...
Finding Focus- How to Make the Most Out of Every Day
Imagine that it’s a quiet Friday night and you’re at home, ready to watch a movie. The popcorn is popped, the blankets...
Start Stretching with Maria, one of WeStretch’s Top Users!
We love discovering our top stretchers! Meet Maria: a 20-year-old, world-class Irish dancer who loves keeping active...
10 Free Activities You Can Do To Fight Boredom
Looking for some free activities to fight boredom? As we’re hitting the year mark of the pandemic, being stir-crazy...
Using Music to Make the Most Out of Your Exercise
Enjoyable music makes motivation easy. If you’re ever struggling to get motivated, try doing exercise to music. Your...
How Exactly Does Stretching Ease Pain?
Stretching is known to increase flexibility and ease the pain. Yet, how can pain be lessened by touching our toes? For...
Forming Habits- the What, the How, and the Why.
When you think of forming habits, what do you think of? Is it positive or negative? Your habits might be things like...
Strengthening with Stretching- A WeStretch Specialty Routine
Whether you’re bored from not being able to go to the gym or you just want to be able to work out at your own pace,...
Why You Should Stretch- Even If You See A Chiropractor
I found out I had scoliosis when I was sixteen, but my spinal curvature had mostly fused into shape at that point....
The Thirty Day Splits Challege- And How I Nailed It!
How do you demonstrate the benefits of stretching? For many, seeing is believing. I decided to put WeStretch to the...
Liette- The 70-Year-Old Stretcher
WeStretch is truly for everybody and every body. In our search to discover who our “prime” users are, we have...
Self-Care: Be Kind to Yourself
Practice self-care! Be kind to yourself! Put yourself first! What do these phrases really mean? It's simple: YOU need...
Boost Your Mood- Get Rid of That Lockdown Frown!
Lockdown got you down? We're going through stressful times and while we recognize that social distancing and other...
Famous Quotes From Athletes That Will Inspire You
We often look to athletes for advice, since they have demonstrated what it means to achieve greatness. They are often...
Getting Help to Overcome the Winter Blues
Getting Help to Overcome the Winter Blues Winter can be a beautiful time of year, yet for many of us, it can plant a...
When Life Gives You Lemons- The Value of Routine
When Life Gives You Lemons- The Value of Routine We've all heard the expression: when life gives you lemons, make...
What is a WeStretch Routine?
What is a WeStretch Routine? Now the big question is, what exactly does a WeStretch routine look like? Here is a quick...
Kicking Sugar Cravings- Eating Less Sugar to Be Healthier
Kicking Sugar Cravings- Eating Less Sugar to Be Healthier We’ve all heard that sugar is bad for you. There is a reason...
Using WeStretch as Exercise for Cerebral Palsy
Using WeStretch as Exercise for Cerebral Palsy It is a common occurrence to assume that what is familiar to you is...
The Importance of Staying Hydrated
The Importance of Staying Hydrated Drinking water. It’s not a new concept and you know you have to do it consistently....
Serious About Sleep- The Importance of Sleep
Serious About Sleep- The Importance of Sleep Sleep is a significant part of our lives. We spend about a third of our...
Creative Journaling- The Perfect Creative Outlet
Creative Journaling- The Perfect Creative Outlet Everyone needs an outlet of some kind. While stretching is a great...
How to Form a Stretching Habit
How to Form a Stretching Habit Welcome to WeStretch! If you're here, then you're probably looking how to form a...
Using Stretching to Get Rid of Back Pain.
Using Stretching to Get Rid of Back Pain. If you are suffering from back pain, you are not alone. According to...
Cat Stretch Fever – Mastering the Benefits of Stretching
Cat Stretch Fever - Mastering the Benefits of Stretching If you have spent any time around cats, you have likely...
Why Should I Stretch?
Remember, remember, the fifth of November. Not because I hold a political grudge, but I remember it was around four in...
WeStretch: The Stretching App Press Release
The innovative Fitness App, WeStretch, Applies Unique Algorithms to Keep Users Young. May 13, 2019, Press Release – If...
Stretching for Diabetes- A Starting Place for a Better Life
Stretching for Diabetes- A Starting Place for a Better Life If you’re diabetic, joint pain may seem like a normal part...
Stretching Benefits Women Over 40 Should Know
Stretching Benefits for Women over 40 should know Women over 40 do weight training and cardio workouts to keep their...
The 7 Deadly Stretching Excuses Holding You Back
There are a lot of stretching excuses out there. You know you SHOULD stretch, but it's easy to talk yourself out of...
How to Get Strong and Flexible with 5 Stretching Methods
Did you know that there are many different stretching methods that go way beyond what you learned in gym class? Most...