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...
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...
It’s 2025, and distractions are everywhere. Imagine it’s a quiet Friday night—you’ve queued up your favorite movie, popcorn in hand, and you're ready to unwind. But before the opening scene even starts, you're scrolling through social media. Minutes slip by, and...
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...
