What Walking Actually Does for Your Health.
Dec 6, 2021
Think about the last time you went out walking. Was it indoors or outdoors? Did you go with someone or was it a solo excursion? Did you see anything cool or walk away with any neat insights? How did …
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The Importance of Stretching When You Feel Stressed.
Nov 29, 2021
As someone who regularly writes about stretching, I know about the importance and the benefits that come from doing it daily. Yet, when I personally underwent a significant amount of turmoil, I completely disregarded the …
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How to Calm Down- A Quick Guide.
Nov 22, 2021
Throughout many of our lives, we have been told something along the lines of, “You need to calm down,” (thanks, T. Swift!) This could be because we got upset, we felt anxious about something, we …
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35 Stretches That You Can Do On The Couch.
Nov 15, 2021
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 there are times (usually late at night), when I realized I haven’t …
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Exercising at Home- Getting Started.
Nov 8, 2021
Whether it’s because your favourite gym is closed or that you think you should incorporate more movement into your life, doing exercise at home is a great way to improve your overall health. There are two …
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What is Cross Training and How Do I Do It?
Nov 1, 2021
Cross training is where you do 2 or more different physical activities to improve your performance in your main sport or to increase overall fitness. It can be used to focus on increasing your flexibility, …
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How to Gain Confidence in Yourself.
Oct 25, 2021
When I was young, I had an adult in my life ask me, "How did you gain this much confidence in yourself? Most adults don't have this kind of self-conviction." I had no idea, since I …
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A Year of Stretching- 365 Days of Flexibility
Oct 18, 2021
The evening that I discovered WeStretch is still clearly etched in my mind. I had finally found a fitness app that was truly flexible, one that would adapt to my needs and my limitations and …
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Thirty Day Stretching Challenge with WeStretch
Oct 11, 2021
Many people know they should stretch, but they struggle with getting started. The first step to building a stretching habit is to make it as easy and fun as possible in the beginning. To help …
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How Long Should You Hold a Stretch?
Oct 4, 2021
You have decided to start stretching. You’ve put on the stretchy clothes, and you have the pamphlet of stretches that your physiotherapist gave you…. But now you’re wondering how long you should hold each stretch …
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Motivational Quotes to Improve Your Day.
Sep 27, 2021
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 mood, or even for major life changes, these motivational quotes can help …
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What is Mental Training and How Do I Do It?
Sep 20, 2021
What is Mental Training? Mental training is preparing your mind for the best possible outcome. It is the act of thinking and planning for your next action, which can help you to push beyond your limits …
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Strengthening Your Core with Stretching
Sep 13, 2021
When you think of strengthening your core, you may think of hours spent at the gym. In reality, the best way to begin building core muscle strength is to start doing manageable exercises at home. …
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Shaking Off Your Afternoon Slump
Sep 6, 2021
You had a productive morning at work, checking things off your to-do list left and right. You had an amazing lunch, but coming back to work has triggered an afternoon slump and a drop in …
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Is Stretching Good for My Mental Health?
Aug 30, 2021
What is mental health? Mental health is basically how we think, act, and feel. It encompasses our thoughts and feelings, and it is a major component of our overall health. Taking care of your mental health is …
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Setting Up Your Ultimate Stretching Space.
Aug 23, 2021
While you can stretch anywhere, if you are beginning to take your stretching more seriously, follow these tips to create the ultimate stretching space. Using Feng Shui to improve your stretching space. According to @dearmodern on Instagram …
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How to Fix Your Stiff Neck Quickly
Aug 16, 2021
A stiff neck can throw a wrench into your plans, but it doesn’t have to affect your whole day. Follow these tips below to stretch out the stiff muscles in your neck and get you …
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35+ Self-Improvement Ideas That You Can Start Today
Aug 9, 2021
Many of us want to work on our self-improvement, but we struggle to get started, as everything feels very future oriented. Every one of the suggestions on this list is something that you can get …
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How to Get Flexible After Losing Your Flexibility.
Aug 2, 2021
Life can throw curve balls at you, despite your best intentions. Sometimes, you work hard on achieving your flexibility or improving your fitness levels, only to have a set-back (or life in general) undo your …
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Tips on Navigating Middle Age
Jul 26, 2021
Navigating middle age, especially as a woman over 40, can be a daunting task. We’re expected to hide our aging skin, but to take pride in ourselves at the same. These conflicting viewpoints can be …
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9 Stretches: Reduce Upper Back Pain & Increase Flexibility
Jul 19, 2021
While back pain is more commonly found in the lower half of your spine, upper back pain can be just as debilitating. One way to reduce overall back pain is to improve your upper back …
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10+ Ways to Increase Physical Activity in Your Daily Life
Jul 12, 2021
For many of us, when we are told that we should increase our levels of physical activity in our daily life, we groan- either inwardly or outwardly. We recognize that we need to move more …
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Relieving Muscle Tension with Stretching
Jul 5, 2021
What is muscle tension? Muscle tension is when a muscle contracts but doesn’t release properly, which can leave parts of the body remaining semi-contracted for periods of time. This can be a sign of stress, as …
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16 Fun and Simple Stretching Exercises for Kids
Jun 28, 2021
Regardless of age, everyone needs to stretch. To start a healthy stretching habit from a young age, try incorporating these 16 fun and simple stretching exercises for kids into your next family exercise session. When you …
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How to Stretch Safely and Effectively.
Jun 21, 2021
Learning to stretch safely and effectively is a great goal to have, especially if you are new to exercise in general. Check out these links if you're more interested in learning about stretching for beginners or …
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How to Improve your Golf Game to Become a Better Golfer
Jun 17, 2021
Golf season is upon us, and everyone wants to play better than they did last year. While you may improve with the more you play, WeStretch wants to help you improve your golf game in a safe and efficient …
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How to Make the Most of Your Morning Routine
Jun 14, 2021
Why do we have morning routines? Most of us use a morning routine to start our day off on the right foot. We might make our bed as soon as we roll out of it, then …
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How to Stretch for Lower Back Pain
Jun 7, 2021
Lower back pain can affect your daily life in numerous ways. You may cancel plans to rest at home or you may not want to participate in physical activities out of fear of further injury. …
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What is The Difference Between Active and Static Stretching?
May 31, 2021
As we learn more about fitness and mobility, it’s common to start hearing about the different types of accessible movement, from yoga to tai chi, Pilates, stretching, and more. WeStretch is a great entryway into …
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The 5 Ways to Prepare for Your Sport
May 24, 2021
Succeeding in exercise is more than just performing well. It is also about how well you prepare for your sport or activity, as well as improving your health overall. Follow these tips recommended by successful …
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13 Tips For a Healthy Lifestyle
May 17, 2021
These healthy lifestyle tips are a great starting place to help you feel good. They just require a few small changes and a shift in mindset to begin to take good care of yourself! 1. Stretch …
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How to Start Stretching for Beginners
May 10, 2021
WeStretch is the best starting place for stretching for beginners. What is stretching? According to Wikipedia, “Stretching is a form of physical exercise in which a specific muscle or tendon (or muscle group) is deliberately flexed or stretched in order to improve the muscle's felt elasticity and …
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Outdoor Exercise- the Best Way to Improve Overall Health
May 3, 2021
It’s easy to see the importance of getting outside when we are cooped up inside for days at a time. Taking the opportunity to do some outdoor exercise when you can help to improve your …
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The Ultimate Guide to Stretching & Flexibility
Apr 29, 2021
The WeStretch app uses over 5,500 stretches to move every joint in every direction. Read through this ultimate guide to stretching to see what WeStretch is about and how you can benefit from stretching. Benefits of …
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10 Fun Family Activities You Can Do to Exercise Together.
Apr 26, 2021
Whether you’re trying to encourage your family to become more active or to spend more time together, these family activities are a great option for all ages. (Many of these activities are also great exercise …
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Reducing Hip Flexor Pain- Causes and Solutions
Apr 22, 2021
Whenever you end up sitting too long, whether it’s from a long flight or a long meeting, or you feel hip flexor pain while standing up, you probably need a good stretch to ease some …
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How To Do The Splits- A Beginner’s Guide
Apr 15, 2021
When you first start stretching, you may not notice the improvement immediately. It can be hard to see progress when it is small, such as being able to rotate your neck one degree further or …
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What is Wellness? The Four Pillars of Health.
Apr 8, 2021
What is wellness? According to Pfizer, “Wellness is the act of practicing healthy habits on a daily basis to attain better physical and mental health outcomes, so that instead of just surviving, you’re thriving.” Body + Mind …
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What’s the Difference between Stretching and Yoga?
Apr 1, 2021
For many people, the words “stretching” and “yoga” seem interchangeable. You do stretches in yoga, so why are they classified as two different things? As similar as they are, there are numerous differences between stretching …
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10 Types of Exercises for Seniors at Home
Mar 25, 2021
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 side, when you may not have much room or your favourite tv …
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What is Ballistic Stretching and Should I Do It?
Mar 22, 2021
Ballistic stretching involves bouncing in a stretch to extend past your normal range of motion. Using force, athletes can extend muscles and tendons through a larger range of motion. This is one of the most …
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Why is WeStretch the Best Stretching App?
Mar 18, 2021
You know that you want to stretch but you may not know where to start. WeStretch is the best stretching app for you, that will custom-build each routine to help you stretch daily without injury! WeStretch …
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Cardio for People Who Hate Cardio
Mar 15, 2021
People often say that they hate doing cardio. The thought of running or doing stairs makes many people balk and plop back down on the couch. So, how does someone who hates doing cardio workouts …
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The 9 Different Types of Stretches in WeStretch
Mar 11, 2021
WeStretch has a stretching routine option for every person with every reason for stretching. With the 9 types of stretches, there is definitely a stretch for every body. Customize The Types Of Stretches That Are Best …
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Stretching for Sports- Improving your Game with WeStretch
Mar 8, 2021
As I sat down to write this blog, I got to thinking about our relationship to sports and stretching for sports. When I was younger, I used to be a competitive swimmer. I could never …
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Aging is a Gift- Appreciate and Embrace It.
Mar 4, 2021
The future can be overwhelming. Growing older means many physical changes to our bodies and the world around us that we cannot control. Many of us try to ignore this reality, trying to grasp onto …
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Kim- Motivated to Stretch- User Story
Mar 1, 2021
Meet Kim- a small business owner of The Lunch Lady, a meal-planning service in Alberta, and a mother of four. She uses WeStretch to keep her motivated to stretch. I would definitely say I’m feeling better …
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Snack Time- No Bake Energy Bites!
Feb 25, 2021
Looking for a quick and easy snack to keep in your fridge? These energy bites are pretty simple and easily customizable! They are a delicious snack for any time of day and a great energy …
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Improve Your Goal Setting- Adding Purpose to Your Life
Feb 22, 2021
Often, there is not a clear understanding of what it means to set goals. According to Wikipedia, “goal setting involves the development of an action plan designed to motivate and guide a person or group …
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How Competition Keeps You Accountable- Stretching Challenges
Feb 18, 2021
Last one there is a rotten egg!” How many times have you heard this or some variation of it on the playground? In Canada, at least, it’s common to hear someone joking that they don’t have …
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The Importance of Breathing Properly- Change Your Life!
Feb 16, 2021
Inhale deeply through your nose, filling your lungs completely. Now slowly and smoothly exhale through your mouth. Notice how that feels throughout your entire body. The respiratory system is one of the neatest functions of the human …
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Try Something New- It’s Good for You!
Feb 11, 2021
Do you often venture into the unknown? Are you willing to try something new or does the thought of something outside of your comfort zone terrify you? If you’ve ever seen a circus show, you might …
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A Spine That’s Fine- Facts and Tips for a Healthy Back
Feb 8, 2021
The spinal cord is one of the most important parts of your body. It allows you to stand or sit upright, it supports the weight of your head and neck, and it allows you to …
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Finding Focus- How to Make the Most Out of Every Day
Feb 4, 2021
Imagine that it’s a quiet Friday night and you’re at home, ready to watch a movie. The popcorn is popped, the blankets are ready, and you settle in for an easy night of entertainment. Before the …
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Start Stretching with Maria, One of WeStretch’s Top Users!
Feb 1, 2021
Meet Maria: a 20-year-old, world-class Irish dancer who loves keeping active and is passionate about physical wellbeing. Maria loves enouraging people to start stretching. How did you get started with WeStretch? I’m pretty active in general, but …
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Dinner time- Hawaiian Pork with Peanut Noodles!
Jan 28, 2021
Feeding a household of eight can often be a bit of a challenge, especially with picky eaters and dietary restrictions. After much trial and error, we have discovered a handful of dishes that always go …
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10 Free Activities You Can Do To Fight Boredom
Jan 25, 2021
Looking for some free activities to fight boredom? As we’re hitting the year mark of the pandemic, being stir-crazy due to working from home is nothing new. You’ve already searched through all the tv shows on …
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Using Music to Make the Most Out of Your Exercise
Jan 21, 2021
Enjoyable music makes motivation easy. If you’re ever struggling to get motivated, try doing exercise to music. Your mindset changes and you’re suddenly ready to start. This is a neat phenomenon but can be hard to …
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How Exactly Does Stretching Ease Pain?
Jan 18, 2021
Many people use stretching to ease pain and increase flexibility. Yet, how can pain be lessened by touching our toes? For many of us, pain can be a regular occurrence. Whether it is an acute or …
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Forming Habits- the What, the How, and the Why.
Jan 14, 2021
When you think of forming habits, what do you think of? Is it positive or negative? Your habits might be things like scrolling on your phone late at night or even brushing your teeth when …
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Strengthening with Stretching- A WeStretch Specialty Routine
Jan 11, 2021
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, WeStretch’s strengthening routines are perfect for you! These routines …
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Why You Should Stretch- Even If You See A Chiropractor
Jan 5, 2021
I found out I had scoliosis when I was sixteen, but my spinal curvature had mostly fused into shape at that point. There weren't many treatment options, apart from pain management or surgery (which was …
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The Thirty Day Splits Challege- And How I Nailed It!
Dec 24, 2020
How do you demonstrate the benefits of stretching? For many, seeing is believing. I decided to put WeStretch to the test with learning the splits in a 30-day challenge! The challenge was simple. All I had …
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Liette- The 70-Year-Old Stretcher
Dec 21, 2020
WeStretch is truly for everybody and every body. In our search to discover who our “prime” users are, we have uncovered such a variety of people. From our first known user with cerebral palsy, to grandmas …
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Self-Care- Being Kind to Yourself
Dec 15, 2020
Practice self-care! Be kind to yourself! Put yourself first! What do these phrases really mean? Simple. YOU need to be your own first priority. To quote the Harvard Medical School, “Airline attendants say it well: if the plane …
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Boost Your Mood- Get Rid of That Lockdown Frown!
Dec 7, 2020
Lockdown got you down? We're going through stressful times and while we recognize that social distancing and other measures are there to protect us, but the isolation can make us feel, well… isolated. If you are feeling …
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Famous Quotes From Athletes That Will Inspire You
Nov 25, 2020
We often look to athletes for advice, since they have demonstrated what it means to achieve greatness. They are often masters of focus, skill, and accomplishment. Here are some famous quotes from athletes to inspire …
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Getting Help to Overcome the Winter Blues
Nov 24, 2020
Winter can be a beautiful time of year, yet for many of us, it can plant a seed of dread. It means shorter and darker days. Cold weather and heavy shovelling can dampen the brightest …
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When Life Gives You Lemons- The Value of Routine
Nov 19, 2020
We've all heard the expression: when life gives you lemons, make lemonade. Great advice, but not always easy to do. When the Covid19 crisis began, few of us could have imagined the profound impact it would have …
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What is a WeStretch Routine?
Nov 18, 2020
Now the big question is, what exactly do the WeStretch app's stretching routines look like? Here is a quick run-though of what an average routine would look like! For this example, we’re going to do …
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Kicking Sugar Addiction- Eating Less Sugar to Be Healthier.
Nov 13, 2020
We’ve all heard that eating sugar is bad for you. There is a reason that your mom wouldn’t buy every candy bar at the grocery store and that dentists scream around Halloween: human bodies aren’t …
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Using WeStretch as Exercise for Cerebral Palsy
Nov 3, 2020
It is a common occurrence to assume that what is familiar to you is familiar to everyone. It’s like growing up surrounded by people of only one colour or not having allergies. You believe that …
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The Importance of Staying Hydrated
Nov 2, 2020
Drinking water. It’s not a new concept and you know you have to do it consistently. Yet, why do we struggle with staying hydrated and drinking enough in a day? When we don’t have enough water, …
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Serious About Sleep- The Importance of Sleep
Jul 29, 2020
Sleep is a significant part of our lives. We spend about a third of our days asleep, yet, how much do we really know about it, other than the magical eight hours? We’re hoping to …
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Creative Journaling- The Perfect Creative Outlet
Jul 28, 2020
Everyone needs an outlet of some kind. While stretching is a great reset for your body, creative journaling is a great way to take care of your mind. Discovering creative journaling A few years ago, when I …
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How to Form a Stretching Habit
Jun 3, 2020
Welcome to WeStretch! If you're here, then you're probably looking how to form a stretching habit. Now comes the challenge of making it a consistent habit, to make it a part of your daily routine, but …
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How to Use Stretching to Get Rid of Back Pain.
Apr 13, 2020
If you are suffering from back pain, you are not alone. According to Statistics Canada, back pain is among the most common chronic conditions in the Canadian population, with four out of five adults experiencing at …
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Cat Stretch Fever – Mastering the Benefits of Stretching
Dec 12, 2019
If you have spent any time around cats, you have likely noticed a few things such as their amazing flexibility, their speed and agility, their intense napping schedule and the fact that they are straight …
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Why Should I Stretch?
Nov 25, 2019
Remember, remember, the fifth of November. Not because I hold a political grudge, but I remember it was around four in the afternoon when the chief asked me to write this blog post, with total …
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WeStretch: The Stretching App Press Release
May 13, 2019
Innovative Fitness App, WeStretch, Applies Unique Algorithm to Keep Users Young. May 13, 2019, Press Release – If there is one physical activity with the potential to slow down the effects of aging, it's the simple …
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Stretching for Diabetes- A Starting Place for a Better Life
Nov 21, 2018
If you’re diabetic, joint pain may seem like a normal part of your life. You’ve noticed that it’s becoming increasingly more difficult to do everyday activities like tying your shoes or getting out of bed. …
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9 Stretching Benefits Women Over 40 Should Know
Oct 9, 2018
Women over 40 do weight training and cardio workouts to keep their bones strong and their hearts healthy. There is one pillar of fitness that’s often neglected, though: a regular stretching routine done separately from …
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The 7 Deadly Stretching Excuses Holding You Back
Jul 10, 2018
There are many excuses out there. You know you SHOULD stretch, but it's easy to talk yourself out of it with a few justifiable excuses. You might have the best intentions about starting a stretching routine, yet …
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How to Get Strong and Flexible with 5 Stretching Methods
Jul 3, 2018
Did you know that there are many different stretching methods for flexibility that go way beyond what you learned in gym class? Most of us would agree that regular stretching feels great, but it has benefits …
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