Use these everyday stretches to fine-tune your muscles and increase your flexibility. This is a general routine that emphasizes stretching and relaxing the muscles most frequently used during normal day-to-day activities.

• When performing your stretches, be sure to stretch slowly, breathe naturally and avoid bouncing.
• Stretching shouldn't hurt. If you've stretched too far and it hurts ease up.
• Never stretch "cold muscles"— always warm up first.

IF YOU DON'T HAVE 10
MINUTES TO SPARE, START WITH JUST A FEW MINUTES OF STRETCHING—ANYTHING IS BETTER THAN NOTHING.

Simple stretches

Practice these 11 easy moves daily to increase your flexibility.

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