Stretching Exercises

Stretching Exercises

Stretching is essential to preparing for, and cooling down from, your workout routine safely and effectively. Read our handy guide to the best stretching exercises for at home or the gym, and incorporate them into your fitness regime today.

Intro to Stretching Exercises

Stretching exercises are essential to preparing your body for, and cooling down from, high-intensity workouts, and are a great way to promote flexibility and muscle tone too. It might not be the most exciting part of working out, but fitting stretches into your daily routine will go a long way to smashing your fitness goals safely and effectively.

The Best Stretching Exercises

There are loads of different ways to stretch your muscles, and we’ve provided a handy list to help you find the best one to meet your goals. Click on each item for a step-by-step guide.

Want to learn more?

Most stretching exercises are quick and easy to do at home or the gym, but using the correct form is essential to avoiding discomfort and injury. Why not get in touch with your local Gym and speak to one of our friendly personal trainers to create an individualised workout plan that works for you? Find your fit with The Gym Group today.

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