{"id":4341,"date":"2009-09-09T13:56:21","date_gmt":"2009-09-09T19:56:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.withamymac.com\/news\/?p=4341"},"modified":"2010-06-08T16:45:42","modified_gmt":"2010-06-08T22:45:42","slug":"stretching-exercises","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.withamymac.com\/news\/2009\/09\/09\/stretching-exercises\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Stretch: Short, Simple Stretches You Can Do Anywhere!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>How to Stretch! \u00a0These are 4 short, simple stretches that you can do after a warm up or workout. No need for equipment or the gym to increase your flexibility, get that blood pumping and feel great!<\/p>\n<p><strong>1 )<\/strong> This video shows you the Chest and Back stretch. \u00a0This will help to keep the flexibility needed to have proper posture and prevent neck, back or shoulder pain. \u00a0Although I recommend that you stretch after your muscles are warm, this is a great afternoon stretch to help you take a deep breath and refocus.<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"chest stretch back stretch upper body stretches \" href=\"http:\/\/www.withamymac.com\/news\/2009\/08\/26\/chest-back-stretches\/\">&lt;&lt; More Chest and Back Stretch Info &gt;&gt;<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"visibility: hidden; width: 0px; height: 0px;\" src=\"http:\/\/counters.gigya.com\/wildfire\/IMP\/CXNID=2000002.0NXC\/bT*xJmx*PTEyNTI1MjQ5NzYyNDAmcHQ9MTI1MjUyNDk4MTE5OSZwPTQ*MTQ*MiZkPSZnPTImbz*xZTZmYTljMTFkYTI*NzM4ODQ4ZjgxNmMxMjE4ZThjZSZvZj*w.gif\" border=\"0\" alt=\"\" width=\"0\" height=\"0\" \/><object id=\"MevioWM\" classid=\"clsid:d27cdb6e-ae6d-11cf-96b8-444553540000\" width=\"600\" height=\"336\" codebase=\"http:\/\/download.macromedia.com\/pub\/shockwave\/cabs\/flash\/swflash.cab#version=6,0,40,0\"><param name=\"align\" value=\"middle\" \/><param name=\"allowScriptAccess\" value=\"never\" \/><param name=\"allowFullScreen\" value=\"true\" \/><param name=\"quality\" value=\"high\" \/><param name=\"FlashVars\" value=\"distribConfig=http:\/\/www.mevio.com\/widgets\/configFiles\/distribconfig_mwm_pcw_default.php?r=33821&amp;autoPlay=false&amp;container=false&amp;rssFeed=\/%3FsId=1710%26sMediaId=7106737%26format=json&amp;playerIdleEnabled=false\" \/><param name=\"bgcolor\" value=\"#000000\" \/><param name=\"src\" value=\"http:\/\/ui.mevio.com\/widgets\/mwm\/MevioWM.swf?r=33821 \" \/><param name=\"name\" value=\"MevioWM\" \/><param name=\"flashvars\" value=\"distribConfig=http:\/\/www.mevio.com\/widgets\/configFiles\/distribconfig_mwm_pcw_default.php?r=33821&amp;autoPlay=false&amp;container=false&amp;rssFeed=\/%3FsId=1710%26sMediaId=7106737%26format=json&amp;playerIdleEnabled=false\" \/><param name=\"allowfullscreen\" value=\"true\" \/><embed id=\"MevioWM\" type=\"application\/x-shockwave-flash\" width=\"600\" height=\"336\" src=\"http:\/\/ui.mevio.com\/widgets\/mwm\/MevioWM.swf?r=33821 \" name=\"MevioWM\" bgcolor=\"#000000\" flashvars=\"distribConfig=http:\/\/www.mevio.com\/widgets\/configFiles\/distribconfig_mwm_pcw_default.php?r=33821&amp;autoPlay=false&amp;container=false&amp;rssFeed=\/%3FsId=1710%26sMediaId=7106737%26format=json&amp;playerIdleEnabled=false\" quality=\"high\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" allowscriptaccess=\"never\" align=\"middle\"><\/embed><\/object><\/p>\n<p><strong>2)<\/strong> This video is the Quad stretch. \u00a0It focuses on the front of the thighs but also requires the abs to kick in and help you balance. \u00a0If you can&#8217;t balance, then lightly hold onto something and if you can&#8217;t reach your foot, then put it on a chair or stool until you can reach it! \u00a0This is great after a tough lower body workout.<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"leg stretches quad stretch workout moves \" href=\"http:\/\/www.withamymac.com\/news\/2009\/08\/13\/quad-stretch\/\">&lt;&lt; More Quadricep Stretch Info &gt;&gt;<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"visibility: hidden; width: 0px; height: 0px;\" src=\"http:\/\/counters.gigya.com\/wildfire\/IMP\/CXNID=2000002.0NXC\/bT*xJmx*PTEyNTI1MjUwMjUwMzEmcHQ9MTI1MjUyNTAyOTA*NiZwPTQ*MTQ*MiZkPSZnPTImbz*xZTZmYTljMTFkYTI*NzM4ODQ4ZjgxNmMxMjE4ZThjZSZvZj*w.gif\" border=\"0\" alt=\"\" width=\"0\" height=\"0\" \/><object id=\"MevioWM\" classid=\"clsid:d27cdb6e-ae6d-11cf-96b8-444553540000\" width=\"600\" height=\"336\" codebase=\"http:\/\/download.macromedia.com\/pub\/shockwave\/cabs\/flash\/swflash.cab#version=6,0,40,0\"><param name=\"align\" value=\"middle\" \/><param name=\"allowScriptAccess\" value=\"never\" \/><param name=\"allowFullScreen\" value=\"true\" \/><param name=\"quality\" value=\"high\" \/><param name=\"FlashVars\" value=\"distribConfig=http:\/\/www.mevio.com\/widgets\/configFiles\/distribconfig_mwm_pcw_default.php?r=33821&amp;autoPlay=false&amp;container=false&amp;rssFeed=\/%3FsId=1710%26sMediaId=7032417%26format=json&amp;playerIdleEnabled=false\" \/><param name=\"bgcolor\" value=\"#000000\" \/><param name=\"src\" value=\"http:\/\/ui.mevio.com\/widgets\/mwm\/MevioWM.swf?r=33821 \" \/><param name=\"name\" value=\"MevioWM\" \/><param name=\"flashvars\" value=\"distribConfig=http:\/\/www.mevio.com\/widgets\/configFiles\/distribconfig_mwm_pcw_default.php?r=33821&amp;autoPlay=false&amp;container=false&amp;rssFeed=\/%3FsId=1710%26sMediaId=7032417%26format=json&amp;playerIdleEnabled=false\" \/><param name=\"allowfullscreen\" value=\"true\" \/><embed id=\"MevioWM\" type=\"application\/x-shockwave-flash\" width=\"600\" height=\"336\" src=\"http:\/\/ui.mevio.com\/widgets\/mwm\/MevioWM.swf?r=33821 \" name=\"MevioWM\" bgcolor=\"#000000\" flashvars=\"distribConfig=http:\/\/www.mevio.com\/widgets\/configFiles\/distribconfig_mwm_pcw_default.php?r=33821&amp;autoPlay=false&amp;container=false&amp;rssFeed=\/%3FsId=1710%26sMediaId=7032417%26format=json&amp;playerIdleEnabled=false\" quality=\"high\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" allowscriptaccess=\"never\" align=\"middle\"><\/embed><\/object><\/p>\n<p><strong>3)<\/strong> This video is focused on the lower body, in particular, the hip flexors. \u00a0This is another stretch that is popular among runners and cyclists, but also great after a long day of sitting.<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"hip flexor stretch \" href=\"http:\/\/www.withamymac.com\/news\/2009\/09\/06\/hip-flexor-stretch\/\">&lt;&lt; More Hip Flexor Stretch Info &gt;&gt;<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"visibility: hidden; width: 0px; height: 0px;\" src=\"http:\/\/counters.gigya.com\/wildfire\/IMP\/CXNID=2000002.0NXC\/bT*xJmx*PTEyNTI1MjUwNTg2NDEmcHQ9MTI1MjUyNTA2MzA5NSZwPTQ*MTQ*MiZkPSZnPTImbz*xZTZmYTljMTFkYTI*NzM4ODQ4ZjgxNmMxMjE4ZThjZSZvZj*w.gif\" border=\"0\" alt=\"\" width=\"0\" height=\"0\" \/><object id=\"MevioWM\" classid=\"clsid:d27cdb6e-ae6d-11cf-96b8-444553540000\" width=\"600\" height=\"336\" codebase=\"http:\/\/download.macromedia.com\/pub\/shockwave\/cabs\/flash\/swflash.cab#version=6,0,40,0\"><param name=\"align\" value=\"middle\" \/><param name=\"allowScriptAccess\" value=\"never\" \/><param name=\"allowFullScreen\" value=\"true\" \/><param name=\"quality\" value=\"high\" \/><param name=\"FlashVars\" value=\"distribConfig=http:\/\/www.mevio.com\/widgets\/configFiles\/distribconfig_mwm_pcw_default.php?r=33821&amp;autoPlay=false&amp;container=false&amp;rssFeed=\/%3FsId=1710%26sMediaId=7167415%26format=json&amp;playerIdleEnabled=false\" \/><param name=\"bgcolor\" value=\"#000000\" \/><param name=\"src\" value=\"http:\/\/ui.mevio.com\/widgets\/mwm\/MevioWM.swf?r=33821 \" \/><param name=\"name\" value=\"MevioWM\" \/><param name=\"flashvars\" value=\"distribConfig=http:\/\/www.mevio.com\/widgets\/configFiles\/distribconfig_mwm_pcw_default.php?r=33821&amp;autoPlay=false&amp;container=false&amp;rssFeed=\/%3FsId=1710%26sMediaId=7167415%26format=json&amp;playerIdleEnabled=false\" \/><param name=\"allowfullscreen\" value=\"true\" \/><embed id=\"MevioWM\" type=\"application\/x-shockwave-flash\" width=\"600\" height=\"336\" src=\"http:\/\/ui.mevio.com\/widgets\/mwm\/MevioWM.swf?r=33821 \" name=\"MevioWM\" bgcolor=\"#000000\" flashvars=\"distribConfig=http:\/\/www.mevio.com\/widgets\/configFiles\/distribconfig_mwm_pcw_default.php?r=33821&amp;autoPlay=false&amp;container=false&amp;rssFeed=\/%3FsId=1710%26sMediaId=7167415%26format=json&amp;playerIdleEnabled=false\" quality=\"high\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" allowscriptaccess=\"never\" align=\"middle\"><\/embed><\/object><\/p>\n<p><em><a title=\"stretching benefits of stretching \" href=\"http:\/\/www.withamymac.com\">WithAmyMac.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How to Stretch! 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