22 articles
Nov 25, 2025 | Mobility & Recovery
Stretching Benefits for Mobility: More Than Just Gym Class Basics Most people don’t realize how powerful stretching can be. The stretching benefits for mobility go far beyond the simple routines you learned in gym class. And for adults noticing stiffness, reduced range of motion, or difficulty with everyday movements, stretching becomes essential for maintaining strength,…
Mar 11, 2025 | Mobility & Recovery
Improve shoulder mobility and posture with these serratus anterior stretch techniques. Learn the best stretches for flexibility, strength, and pain relief.
Feb 27, 2025 | Mobility & Recovery
Learn the best gluteus medius stretch techniques, their benefits, and common mistakes to avoid. Improve flexibility, mobility, and overall hip health today!
Feb 6, 2025 | Stretching Tips
Does stretching make you taller? Discover the facts, science, and best stretches for posture and spinal health in this informative guide.
Jan 23, 2025 | Mobility & Recovery
Discover why we stretch and how it boosts flexibility, relieves pain, improves posture, reduces stress, and improves overall health and well-being.
Oct 30, 2024 | Stretching Tips
“Why do I keep stretching my body?” Discover the reasons behind involuntary stretches, from muscle tension to stress relief, and what your body is signaling.”
Aug 15, 2023 | Stretching Tips
Beyond the Bend: Fascinating Facts About Stretching Beyond the bend: Fascinating facts about stretching. Stretching is more than just a prelude to a workout or a way to touch your toes. It’s a dynamic and intriguing aspect of our physical well-being that holds secrets even the most dedicated stretch enthusiasts might not know. From its…
Apr 26, 2023 | Stretching Tips
Stretching Isn’t Just for Athletes. It’s for Everyone! Stretching, the hidden spring of youth isn’t only for Olympic-level weightlifters. It’s for everyone, even if you’re more of a couch potato. Here are some reasons why you should stretch like your life relies on it: Improve your posture: Instead of slouching like a sloth, stand tall…
Apr 24, 2023 | Stretching Tips
“Stretching isn’t exercise.” Oh really? We’ve got a bone to pick with all those naysayers. That’s right, we’re talking about the biggest misconception about stretching. You know the one – “Stretching isn’t exercise.” Oh really? Tell that to your quads after holding a deep lunge for 30 seconds. WeStretch is here to set the record…
Apr 12, 2023 | Mobility & Recovery
Are you ready to get your stretch on? We’ve got more stretches than you can shake a foam roller at, including the five stretches we’re highlighting today. Let’s dive in and get bendy! Quad Stretch: This stretch is great for warming up your legs and getting your muscles ready to rock. WeStretch provides…
Mar 3, 2023 | Fitness & Performance
Are you ready to add some flavor to your fitness routine in 2025? At WeStretch, we believe that stretching is the “spice” of fitness. Just like how adding spice to your food can elevate the taste, stretching can elevate your fitness game. And let’s be honest, who doesn’t love a little spice in their life?…
Feb 1, 2023 | Mindset & Motivation
Fundamental is defined as “Forming a necessary base or core; of central importance” When we start doing anything new, there is a foundation that needs to be laid. We prefer to call it fundamental, which happens to be one of the many popular routines WeStretch offers. In a nutshell: Stretching is a crucial component to…
Aug 23, 2021 | Healthy Habits
While you can stretch anywhere if you are beginning to take your stretching more seriously, follow these tips to create the ultimate stretching space. Using Feng Shui to improve your stretching space. According to @dearmodern on Instagram (who specializes in room design and how to improve the look, functionality, and feel of various rooms), these…
Aug 2, 2021 | Mobility & Recovery
Life can throw curve balls at you, despite your best intentions. Sometimes, you work hard on achieving your flexibility or improving your fitness levels, only to have a setback (or life in general) undo your progress. We want to help you be able to get flexible again after losing your flexibility with simple steps and…
Jun 21, 2021 | Mobility & Recovery
Learning to stretch safely and effectively is a great goal to have, especially if you are new to exercise in general. Check out these links if you’re more interested in learning about stretching for beginners or for an overall guide to stretching. Learn proper stretching techniques. One of the most important elements of safely stretching…
Apr 29, 2021 | Stretching Tips
The WeStretch app uses over 6,700 stretches to move every joint in every direction. Read through this ultimate guide to stretching to see what WeStretch is about and how you can benefit from stretching. Benefits of stretching Pain management Whether your back is sore from sitting all day or your hip flexors are tight, stretching…
Feb 8, 2021 | Mobility & Recovery
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…
Jan 5, 2021 | Mindset & Motivation
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 would be something I would just have to suffer with for…
Dec 12, 2019 | Mobility & Recovery
Cat Stretch Fever – Mastering the Benefits of Stretching If you have spent any time around cats, you have likely noticed a few things such as their amazing flexibility, their speed and agility, their intense napping schedule, and the fact that they are straight-up adorable- I digress. One of our favourite stretches is the cat…
Nov 25, 2019 | Stretching Tips
Remember, remember, the fifth of November. Not because I hold a political grudge, but I remember it was around four in the afternoon when the chief asked me to write this blog post, with total creative freedom mind you. Why do I stretch? Why should I stretch? She asked a straightforward question; she wanted an…
Oct 9, 2018 | Healthy Aging
Stretching Benefits for Women over 40 should know Women over 40 do weight training and cardio workouts to keep their bones strong and their hearts healthy. There is one pillar of fitness that’s often neglected, though: a regular stretching routine done separately from warmups and cooldowns. There is a myriad of stretching benefits for middle-aged…
Jul 10, 2018 | Mindset & Motivation
There are a lot of stretching excuses out there. You know you SHOULD stretch, but it’s easy to talk yourself out of it. You might have the best intentions about starting a stretching routine, yet it’s hard to find the motivation to start. Maybe you’ve used some of these stretching excuses before. Like being too…
