{"id":6857,"date":"2022-06-03T14:29:59","date_gmt":"2022-06-03T20:29:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/howtobefit.com\/coach-blog\/?p=6857"},"modified":"2025-09-12T14:06:16","modified_gmt":"2025-09-12T20:06:16","slug":"stretching-is-underrated","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/howtobefit.com\/coach-blog\/2022\/06\/03\/stretching-is-underrated\/","title":{"rendered":"Stretching is Underrated"},"content":{"rendered":"

Stretching is underrated. Sure, it may not torch calories or build muscle \u2014 but a good stretch can benefit your fitness routine in so many ways.<\/p>\n

Stretching can improve mobility and flexibility, prepare your muscles for exercise, help with recovery after a workout, and reduce your risk of injury.<\/p>\n

And stretching is just as important on those days when you\u2019re stuck at your desk and you\u2019ve\u00a0barely moved a muscle<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Frequent stretch breaks can help to relieve the tight muscles and stiff joints caused by\u00a0too much sitting<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The more variety you include in your stretching routine, the better.<\/p>\n

So we\u2019ve compiled a list of some of the best stretches for every muscle group to help you reap the\u00a0benefits of stretching<\/a>\u00a0\u2014 from head to toe.<\/p>\n

Leg and Hip Stretches<\/h2>\n

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Fit woman exercising at home doing lunges exercise<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Whether you\u2019re dealing with sore glutes from too many goblet squats or tight hips from too many hours in your office chair, these are the best hip and leg stretches to help your lower body feel more limber.<\/p>\n