I found out I had scoliosis when I was sixteen, but my spinal curvature had mostly fused into shape at that point. There weren't many treatment options, apart from pain management or surgery (which was recommended against.) Since it was my understanding that this...
How do you demonstrate the benefits of stretching? For many, seeing is believing. I decided to put WeStretch to the test with learning the splits in a 30-day challenge! The challenge was simple. All I had to do was 10 minutes of stretching a day, focusing on one of...
WeStretch is truly for everybody and every body. In our search to discover who our “prime” users are, we have uncovered such a variety of people. From our first known user with cerebral palsy, to grandmas who have never exercised, dads with a competitive streak,...
Practice self-care! Be kind to yourself! Put yourself first! What do these phrases really mean? It's simple: YOU need to be your own first priority. To quote the Harvard Medical School, “Airline attendants say it well: if the plane hits turbulence and the oxygen masks...
Lockdown got you down? We're going through stressful times and while we recognize that social distancing and other measures are there to protect us, the isolation can make us feel, well… isolated. If you are feeling that way, you're not alone. The question is, what...
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. Here are some famous quotes from athletes to inspire you! Famous quotes from athletes: “Set your goals...
Getting Help to Overcome the Winter Blues Winter can be a beautiful time of year, yet for many of us, it can plant a seed of dread. It means shorter and darker days. Cold weather and heavy shoveling can dampen the brightest of spirits, and it’s often seen as a test of...
When Life Gives You Lemons- The Value of Routine 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 would have on our...
What is a WeStretch Routine? Now the big question is, what exactly does a WeStretch routine look like? Here is a quick run-through of what an average routine would look like! For this example, we’re going to do a nice little fifteen-minute routine! If you'd prefer to...
Kicking Sugar Cravings- Eating Less Sugar to Be Healthier 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 process...