Many of us can remember a time where a parent or a family member was on our case about improving our posture. Maybe they verbally nagged you not to slouch or they would poke your spine every time they saw you hunched over. As a child, you didn’t want to listen to them...
Can stretching help to boost creativity? While the two concepts may feel separate at first, they are more connected than they seem. This stems from the idea that all elements of your life are connected, big and small, and strengthening your creativity can have big...
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 you feel afterwards? Walking is one of the simplest forms of exercise...
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 importance of stretching when you feel...
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 felt stressed, or just that we were too focused on something for their...
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 stretched for the day. By this point, I’ve often been curled up on the couch for at...
Whether it’s because your favourite gym is closed or 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 main types of exercise you can do at home- simply incorporating more...
CrossFit pushes your body to the limit, combining strength, endurance, and agility into a high-intensity workout. But to truly maximize your performance and prevent injuries, flexibility and mobility are key. That’s where stretching with an app like WeStretch can...
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 just did what I wanted and if no one else was going to be the leader, then I was going...
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 grow with me. I’m writing this to share what a year of stretching has been...