3 Benefits of Stretching That You Didn't Know

Stretching isn’t just for the super flexible. It boosts circulation, reduces pain and improves posture. Discover three surprising benefits in this quick read.
When you think of stretching exercises, what do you imagine? If the thought of stretching sounds boring, a waste of time, or something you just are not flexible enough to do, you're mistaken. Let's take a new look at stretching and three benefits you may not know. 

This series of articles come from Keep Moving Weekly, written by Janet Huehls, MA, RCEP, CHWC, CYT, registered clinical exercise physiologist and a certified health and wellness coach, UMass Memorial Weight Center.

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