Fit Tip: Stretch Throughout the Day, Not Just After a Workout

If you have an exceptionally tight area in your body, like your hamstrings or shoulders, I give you an A-plus for stretching after your cardio or strength training. Unfortunately a few minutes of stretching once a day is not enough time to really loosen those chronically inflexible areas. It is important to take the time to stretch and lengthen those troubled tight zones at least a few times a day.

Think you can't take the time to stretch because you're at work? That is not a legitimate excuse. I know many ways to stretch your tight areas using your desk. To check out these stretches, just read more.

• Tricep and shoulder stretch
• Wrist stretch
• Hamstring stretch
• Hip stretch
• Seated pigeon hip opener
• Standing pigeon hip stretch
• Chair spinal twist
• Neck stretch

Try to incorporate these stretches into your daily routine at least three times. Why not take a stretch break along with your coffee breaks?