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If hours of raking leaves or strength training have given you sore outer shoulders, here's a simple stretch you should try. It's a variation of this basic deltoid stretch.
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Why is it that so many of the things we do daily like sitting at a desk, running, biking, and walking make our hips so tight? I combat this daily tightness by doing stretches like Butterfly or the even more relaxing Supported Sleeping Butterfly that both open my tight hips. I also like the yoga position descriptively titled Head to Knee, but my favorite hip opener is Pigeon.
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Runners, walkers, bikers, and hikers rely heavily on their feet. Feet allow us to do the things we love, but all that stepping, jumping, and pounding can cause damage to the plantar fascia. It's a thick band of tissue that covers and protects the bones on the bottom of your feet.
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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.
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After all those push-ups and side-arm raises you do, I'm sure your shoulders and upper body could use a nice stretch. This one is really easy to do, and it targets your upper back instantly. All you need is a sturdy chair with four legs.
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After a run, my body needs a good hamstring stretch. When you look at the photo, you might think this stretch targets your inner thigh, but propping your leg up and folding forward actually lengthens the hamstring quite nicely.
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Ahh, I feel relaxed just looking at this picture. If you feel stressed out, depressed, or have a splitting headache, give this a try. Not only will it instill a sense of calmness, but it'll give you a slight release in your lower back and a stretch for your hamstrings.
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Are the backs of your legs tight? It is important for the health of your back, hips and knees to keep your hamstrings flexible. Here are five easy stretches for you to use as you lengthen the muscles on the back of your thighs.
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If you're looking for a stretch that targets your iliotibial Band (ITB) on your outer thigh and your obliques, this stretch is a must. It's similar to the iliotibial band on the wall, but you'll feel this one in your waist more. It is great post-run stretch too.
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