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  1. Stretching: Focus on flexibility - Mayo Clinic

    Also stretch muscles and joints that you routinely use or that you use in your activity. Don't bounce. Stretch in a smooth movement, without bouncing. Bouncing ...

  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. 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 ...

  6. Pregnancy stretches - Mayo Clinic

    ... stretch each day works well. But for some people with high-risk pregnancies or pregnancy complications, stretching may not be advised. Talk to a member of ...

  7. 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 ...

  8. 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, ...

  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

    Start off your golf stretches by first stretching the quadriceps. Quadriceps are the muscles in the front of the thighs. Start with this stretch: Stand with ...