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5 Stretches to Do in the Morning
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5 Good Morning Stretches

Instead of hitting the snooze button in the morning, I take the extra 10 minutes to stretch.
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5 Stretches to Do in the Morning

Instead of hitting the snooze button in the morning, I take the extra 10 minutes to stretch. It's a great way to get the juices going in the morning and ease away any stress or tension from the previous day's activity or a funky sleeping position.


Since stretching before breaking a sweat is debatable, I keep my morning stretches simple — I don't even have to leave the bed to do them! Try this simple stretching sequence when you wake up tomorrow to get your blood flowing and your body primed for your day.

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Stretch It: Wall Side Stretch
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Stretch It: Wall Side Stretch

So maybe this stretch looks like some lame robotic dance move you'd see in the 80s, but it's actually an amazing stretch for the sides of your body.
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So maybe this stretch looks like some lame robotic dance move you'd see in the 80s, but it's actually an amazing stretch for the sides of your body. It's especially good the day after an intense core workout when your abs are so sore it hurts to laugh. This stretch is best done right in front of a wall.

To learn how to do this stretch read more

Stretch It: Iliotibial Band on the Wall
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Stretch It: Iliotibial Band on the Wall

When you run, bike ride, or do anything that uses your lower body, it's important to stretch your leg muscles thoroughly.
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When you run, bike ride, or do anything that uses your lower body, it's important to stretch your leg muscles thoroughly. One area that may need a little attention is your Iliotibial band (ITB). This is a long band of fascia (connective tissue) that runs along your outer thigh. Stretching this area will help prevent knee injury or pain, and you can do it anywhere there's a wall. Well, you could even use a tree if running outside.

To learn how to stretch your ITB read more

Stretch It: Side Bends on Your Knee
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Stretch It: Side Bends on Your Knee

I just discovered a great variation to the oh-so wonderful side-bend stretch.
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I just discovered a great variation to the oh-so wonderful side-bend stretch. If you bend one knee and take turns leaning your torso to both the right and left sides, it helps to target that area even more so it'll feel so amazing that you won't want to stop. Check out the video to see how it's done.

Music: "Wishing" by John Herberman

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