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 and yoga. Similarities between the two....
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 show is on, but it’s important to incorporate it into your daily life, especially if you’re...
What is Ballistic Stretching? Ballistic stretching is a type of stretching that 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...
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 was created as a way for Karen to able to address her own aches...
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 get this exercise in their life? What is cardio? To put it simply, cardio...
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 everybody. Customize The Types Of Stretches That Are Best For You. What truly makes WeStretch for everyone is...
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 tell you why I loved swimming, it was just something I did. In my quest for an answer,...
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 our youth like a slippery bar of soap. Instead, we should realize that...
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 overall. I was decently flexible as a kid- I could touch my...
“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 to run faster than a bear, just faster than the guy beside them. (And you'll...