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How To Start A Stretching Routine, According To Fitness Pros

Say goodbye to those tight hips and hammies.

by Kathleen Ferraro
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Trainers share their tips for how to start a stretching routine.
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Build a stretching routine to help you feel better in body and mind.

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From improving your athletic performance to relieving stress, there are all kinds of reasons to get your stretch on. But... where to begin? To help, trainers share their tips for how to start a stretching routine.

Understanding why you want to stretch will help you build the right routine.

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Define Your Goals

Start by figuring out why you want to stretch in the first place, says Hyfit head trainer Eli Poplinger. Is it to warm up or wind down from a workout? Or to counteract bad WFH posture? From there, you’ll be able to pick the stretches that work best for you.

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