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  1. Stretching: Focus on flexibility - Mayo Clinic

    Learn why stretching your muscles is an important part of your exercise routine and how to do it safely.

  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. 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 ...

  4. 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 ...

  5. 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, ...

  6. 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 ...

  7. 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 ...

  8. 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 ...

  9. Mayo Clinic Minute: The importance of stretching throughout your workday

    Sedentary behavior, including sitting for long periods of time, can contribute to adverse health effects, including something referred to as "sitting ...

  10. Desk stretches: Video collection - Mayo Clinic

    If you work at a desk or computer for long stretches of time, you might place excessive stress on certain muscles. As a result, you're likely to get stiff and ...