WeStretch Blog

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 …

User Story- Kim

Mar 1, 2021

It’s time for another user story! Meet Kim. She’s a small business owner of The Lunch Lady in Alberta and a mother of four. How are you feeling, using WeStretch? I would definitely say I’m feeling better …

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. Due to the amount …

Improve Your Goal Setting- Adding Purpose to Your Life

Feb 22, 2021

In high school, you’ll have likely heard someone talking about setting goals. Often, though, there is not a clear understanding of what that means. According to Wikipedia, “goal setting involves the development of an action …

Stretching Challenges- How Competition Keeps You Accountable

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 …

The Importance of Breathing Properly- It Will Change Your Life!

Feb 16, 2021

Take a deep breath in through your nose, filling your lungs completely. Now slowly and smoothly exhale through your mouth. How does that feel? The respiratory system is one of the neatest functions of the human …

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 …

All I Want is a Spine That’s Fine- Fun Facts and Tips for a Healthy Back

Feb 8, 2021

The spine is one of the most important parts of your body. It allows you to stand or sit upright, it supports your head and neck, and it allows you to bend and move as …

Finding Focus- How to Make the Most Out of Every Day

Feb 4, 2021

Imagine. 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 …

User Story- Maria

Feb 1, 2021

We love discovering our top stretchers! Meet Maria. She is a 20-year-old, world-class Irish dancer who loves keeping active and is passionate about physical wellbeing. She recently took the time to be interviewed over zoom for …

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 …

10 Free Activities You Can Do To Fight Boredom

Jan 25, 2021

As we’re hitting the year mark of the pandemic, being stir-crazy at home is nothing new. You’ve already gone through all the options on Netflix. Mindlessly scrolling on social media drives you nuts, since you’re …

Using Music to Make the Most Out of Your Exercise

Jan 21, 2021

Music makes motivation easy. If you’re ever struggling to get motivated to exercise, turn on some tunes. You may be surprised how your mindset changes and you’re suddenly ready to start. This is a neat phenomenon …

How Exactly Does Stretching Ease Pain?

Jan 18, 2021

You’ve probably heard that stretching is good for you. It’s our main focus, but you’ve heard your chiropractor, your doctor, and any athletic friends you have talk about it regularly. You’ll hear things like it …

Forming Habits- the What, the How, and the Why

Jan 14, 2021

When you think of the word “habit,” what do you think of? Is it positive or negative? Your habits might be things like your drive to work or if you scroll on your phone late …

What is a WeStretch Strengthening 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! We help …

Why You Should Stretch- Even If You See A Chiropractor

Jan 5, 2021

For years, this was a monthly, if not weekly, routine for me. I found out I had scoliosis when I was sixteen, but my spine had mostly fused into shape at that point. There wasn’t …

The Thirty Day Splits Challege- And How I Nailed It!

Dec 24, 2020

One of the biggest things we think about here at WeStretch is how to get people consistently moving. It’s all fine and dandy knowing you should stretch, but it’s meaningless if you don’t actually do …

User Story- Liette

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 …

Be Kind to Yourself

Dec 15, 2020

Practice self-care! Be kind to yourself! Put yourself first! All those phrases are regularly said (and often posted with an artsy image), but what do they really mean? Simple. YOU need to be your own first priority. To …

Get Creative with WeStretch Mad Libs!

Dec 10, 2020

Take some time for yourself and have fun with a WeStretch take on the classic Mad Libs! It's simple to play- simply fill in the blanks with the type of word that's listed below. You can …

Getting Rid of That Lockdown Frown!

Dec 7, 2020

Lockdown got you down? We're going through stressful times. 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 that …

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. These are some of our favourite quotes from some …

Conquering the Winter Blues

Nov 24, 2020

Winter can be a beautiful time of year- the snow falling, bundling in scarves, the chance to see loved ones- yet, for many of us, it can plant a seed of dread. It means shorter …

When Life Gives You Lemons

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 …

What IS a WeStretch Routine?

Nov 18, 2020

So, you’ve found us! Welcome to WeStretch! :D We wanted to give you a quick run-though of what an average routine would look like, so you know exactly what you’re getting into! For this example, we’re …

Kicking Sugar Cravings

Nov 13, 2020

We’ve all heard that 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 designed to …

A Change in Perspective

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 …

Water You Doing About Your Health?

Nov 2, 2020

Drinking water. It’s nothing new, nor nothing you haven’t heard before. Yet why do we struggle with drinking enough in a day? When we don’t have enough water, we can find ourselves getting crabbier, with less …

Things that stretch

Sep 29, 2020

It’s pretty common knowledge that professional athletes swear by stretching before they perform and that physiotherapists always recommend stretching to get you back to feeling good. It isn’t just for the elite, though, and humans …

Serious About Sleep

Jul 29, 2020

Sleep is a huge 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 …

Start journaling- but do it your way!

Jul 28, 2020

A few years ago, when I was working down in Florida on Disney’s International College Program, I signed up for a course through the Disney University. I had no idea what I was getting into, …

I tried WeStretch for a week- this is what I found.

Jul 1, 2020

The human consciousness is a unique thing. Why can I consciously want to improve, and subconsciously reject all attempts at success? I wanted WeStretch to succeed- and it is a brilliant and unique concept - …

How to Make Stretching a Habit

Jun 3, 2020

You’ve discovered our app! Neat! Welcome to WeStretch! Now comes the challenge of making it a consistent habit, to make it a part of your daily routine, but that can be daunting. How do you even …

Taking care of your mental health by taking care of your body

May 5, 2020

Rising late, you slug yourself over to the couch to start another day of binge watching. This constant feeling of helplessness during quarantine has gotten to you, and you have a hard time finding the …

We’re bringing healthy back.

Apr 13, 2020

If you are contending with discomfort of back pain, you are not alone. According to Statistics Canada, back problems are among the most common chronic conditions in our nation, with four out of five adults …

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 …

Why 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 …

Press Release

May 13, 2019

Innovative New Fitness App, WeStretch, Applies Proprietary Algorithm to Keep Users Young – Now Available May 13, 2019 – If there is one physical activity with the potential to slow down the effects of aging, it's …

Why Diabetics Should Start Stretching Daily

Nov 21, 2018

If you’re a diabetic stiff and sore joints may seem like a normal part of your life. You’ve noticed that it’s becoming more and more difficult to do everyday activities like tying your shoes. And …

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. But there is one pillar of fitness that’s often neglected. That's a regular stretching routine done separately …

The 7 Deadly Excuses That Prevent You From Stretching

Jul 10, 2018

There's lots of stretching excuses out there. You know you SHOULD stretch, but it's easy to talk yourself out of it. You might have the best intentions about starting a stretching routine, yet it's hard to find …

Get Strong and Flexible with These 5 Stretching Modalities

Jul 3, 2018

Did you know that there are many different stretching methods that go way beyond the stretches you learned in gym class? Most of us would agree that stretching feels great. But stretching, in general, has benefits …