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  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  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. Mayo Clinic Minute: The importance of stretching throughout your workday

    Whether you're working in an office or from home, Johnson suggests taking breaks every 30–45 minutes throughout your day to perform some simple stretches. "Our ...

  5. Desk stretches: Video collection - Mayo Clinic

    To prevent or ease stiffness and pain, try some simple workplace stretches. The problem: Too much sitting. If you sit at a desk for a long time, you might place ...

  6. 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 ...

  7. 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, ...

  8. 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 ...

  9. 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 ...

  10. Golf stretches for a more fluid swing - Mayo Clinic

    Repeat the stretch on the opposite side. Person stretching the hip muscles. Golf stretches for the hips and back. Try this hip ...