WeStretch Blog

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 …