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  1. Stretching: Focus on flexibility - Mayo Clinic

    Don't consider stretching a warmup. You may hurt yourself if you stretch cold muscles. · Focus on major muscle groups. Concentrate your stretches on major muscle ...

  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

    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 ...

  4. 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 ...

  5. 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 ...

  6. 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 ...

  7. 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 ...

  8. 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 ...

  9. Housecall: Stretching 101 - Mayo Clinic News Network

    While you can stretch anytime, anywhere, be sure to use proper technique. Stretching incorrectly can do more harm than good. Here's what you need to know ...

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