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Remembering To Stretch

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I have a hard time remembering to stretch after I exercise. To help, I printed the SparkPeople Stretching Guide, then placed it in a sheet protector and hung it on the wall where I keep my weights, bands & other gear.
Helps me finish my exercise session well, so I'm ready for the rest of the day!

- Submitted by EVERLEARNING 4/21/2010 in Exercise | 2 Comments

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DRB13_1 11/16/2010 12:41:00 AM

Learning stretches for each major muscle group will allow you to go from head to toe easily. Stretching and flexibility are major parts of overall fitness - don't neglect this part of your workouts. Take time to stretch before sleep - it will help you rest better.

PEDAL-PUSHER 4/21/2010 1:27:00 PM

I also tend to forget to stretch. If I am biking the trail I will remember to stop for a stretch, and if I am doing a video, they usually have a stretch at the end, but I do tend to forget with road rides and walks.

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