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  1. A guide to basic stretches - Mayo Clinic

    Jun 18, 2024 · Balance exercises, such as balancing on one foot, can help prevent and cut the risk of injury from falls too. Before stretching, warm up with 5 to 10 minutes of light activity. It's usually best …

  2. 9 Benefits of Stretching: How to Start, Safety Tips, and More

    May 12, 2025 · Read on to learn more about the benefits of stretching, plus how to start a stretching routine.

  3. The importance of stretching - Harvard Health

    Apr 17, 2024 · Stretching keeps the muscles flexible, strong, and healthy, which is needed to maintain a range of motion in the joints. Without it, the muscles shorten and become tight.

  4. Daily Stretching Routine: 12 Stretches to Do Every Day

    6 days ago · If you're looking for a daily stretching routine to return to regularly, here's a 12-stretch series you can do every day. A yoga instructor shares 12 fundamental stretches you can do every …

  5. 9 Stretching Exercises and Benefits - Cleveland Clinic Health Essentials

    Nov 4, 2025 · Shoulder rolls, hamstring stretches and calf exercises can all improve flexibility and endurance. Stretching is a simple way to prepare your muscles and joints for any workout. But it’s …

  6. How to Stretch: Beginner Stretches for Flexibility - wikiHow

    Jul 26, 2025 · Stretching correctly will increase your flexibility and reduce the risk of you getting injured when exercising or going about your daily life. Start with some very basic stretches if you're a beginner.

  7. How Often to Stretch for Better Mobility, Less Pain, and ... - Health

    Sep 3, 2025 · Experts reveal how often you really need to stretch to relieve stiffness and boost mobility, especially as you age.

  8. Stretching and Flexibility: How to Stretch, When to Stretch - WebMD

    Jun 23, 2024 · Should you stretch before or after a workout, and how should you stretch? WebMD talks to experts about stretching.

  9. Stretching: What It Is, Health Benefits, and Getting Started

    Jan 23, 2025 · Stretching is a type of exercise that boosts flexibility and mobility by lengthening the muscles, either by extending them or with movement.

  10. Stretches to Do Every Day to Help Undo Sitting - EatingWell

    2 days ago · Sitting all day? Experts recommend these 6 daily stretches to help counteract the effects of sitting.