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    What are the best total body stretching exercises to improve flexibi…

    Dr. Mayank Saxena

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    2 years exp · India · MBBS
    ...here you hold a stretch for 15-30 seconds, is crucial for enhancing flexibility; common examples include the hamstring stretch, quadriceps stretch, and butterfly stretch. Yoga and Pilates are excellent practices for overall flexibility, as they incorporate various stretching techniques while promoting balance and strength. Incorporating regular flexibility exercises into your routine, ideally after workouts or on dedicated flexibility days, can help gradually improve muscle elasticity and joint mobility, leading to better overall movement and reduced risk of injury.See more

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    It's true that stretching is neither glamorous nor hardcore, and it probably won't give you the same rush that a run or HIIT class will. \"It is uncomfortable and it takes time, so people don… See more

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    The 24 Best Stretching Exercises for Better Flexibility - SELF

    • \"Tight muscles can cause undue strain on the neighboring joints during normal daily function, or they themselves can become injured,\" Sasha Cyrelson, D.P.T., clinical director at Professional Physical Therapy … See more

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    Luckily, improving your flexibility and mobility isn't hard. It just takes a little time. Try adding the stretches for flexibility that Atkins demos below into your routine to help reliev… See more

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    Benefits

    Also, when your muscles are loose and stretchy, they're less restricted. This allows you to move them wider a full range of motion (ROM). For example, greater range of motion i… See more

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