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  1. Stretching: Focus on flexibility - Mayo Clinic

    Learn why stretching your muscles is an important part of your exercise routine and how to do it safely.

  2. A guide to basic stretches - Mayo Clinic

    Stretching safely · Calf stretch · Hamstring stretch · Quadriceps stretch · Hip flexor stretch · Iliotibial band stretch · Knee-to-chest stretch · Shoulder stretch.

  3. Fitness Stretching and flexibility - Mayo Clinic

    Stretching is an important part of any exercise program. Aerobic and strength training programs work your heart and muscles. Stretching helps your joints ...

  4. Mayo Clinic Q and A: Stretching and exercise

    For runners, it's a good idea to regularly stretch your calf muscles, quadriceps, hamstrings, hip flexors and iliotibial bands (also known as the ITB). Your ...

  5. Consumer Health: Here's what you need to know about stretching and flexibility - Mayo Clinic News Network

    Stretching also increases blood flow to the muscles, which enables them to work effectively. Proper technique is key to making sure you stretch safely and ...

  6. Mayo Clinic Q and A: Stretching your hamstring

    Stretching after you exercise also can boost circulation. It is not uncommon to see patients like yourself who have a constant urge to stretch their hamstrings, ...

  7. Back exercises in 15 minutes a day - Mayo Clinic

    Repeat 3 to 5 times twice a day. Illustrations of a person practicing cat stretches. Seated lower back rotational stretch. Sit on an armless ...

  8. Pregnancy stretches - Mayo Clinic

    When you do this stretch, have someone nearby to help in case you lose your balance. Pregnant person doing a pelvic tilt with a fitness ball. Torso rotation. To ...

  9. Fitness Stretching and flexibility - Mayo Clinic

    Stretch your major muscle groups after you exercise. This is when your muscles are warmed up. Warmed-up muscles stretch easier and with less injury risk. If you ...

  10. Mayo Clinic Minute: The benefits of stretching

    Regular stretching increases flexibility and reduces the risk for injury. However, as with all exercise, form is important. Stretching incorrectly can do ...