Inhale deeply 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 body. It is the only bodily system that is both autonomic and...
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 have watched a clown juggling or an acrobat dangling from silk ropes....
The spinal cord 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 freely as you do. Here are some fun facts about the human spine and some ways to deal with...
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 movie even begins, you're on your phone and scrolling on social media....
We love discovering our top stretchers! Meet Maria: a 20-year-old, world-class Irish dancer who loves keeping active and is passionate about physical wellbeing. Maria loves encouraging people to start stretching. How did you get started with WeStretch? Well, I’m...
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 Netflix and mindlessly scrolling on social media drives you...
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 comprehend. Why does a good bass line make us want to...
Stretching is known to increase flexibility and ease the pain. Yet, how can pain be lessened by touching our toes? For many of us, pain can be a regular occurrence. Whether it is acute or chronic pain, it can negatively impact how we live our lives. Solutions such as...
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 you wake up. Oxford Languages defines a habit as “a settled or regular tendency...
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 focus on strengthening with stretching, using only your body weight and various...