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Get a full-body stretch with these easy moves!<\/span><\/h3>\n

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By Chelsea Morrow<\/em><\/p>\n

Do you take the time to stretch?<\/span><\/p>\n

When I ask people this question, the general response I get is that they aren\u2019t flexible enough and it hurts to stretch. <\/span><\/p>\n

I am not naturally flexible either. I know what it is like not to be able to touch my toes. But when I became a professional figure skater it was required of me to bend myself into crazy positions, from gliding across the ice in the splits to spinning with my leg yanked up over my head. So how did I go from extremely stiff to amazingly limber? I simply stretched<\/a>! <\/span><\/p>\n

Everyone is capable of becoming flexible\u2014all it takes is time and practice. Do you avoid the gym because you think you aren\u2019t strong enough? No! You understand that in order to become strong, you must lift weights. And that when you regularly hit the gym for an extended period of time, you notice yourself getting stronger. The same is true with flexibility. You won\u2019t turn into a bendy gymnast overnight, but through developing a regular stretching routine<\/a>, you will slowly begin to feel yourself become more limber.<\/span><\/p>\n

Today I cannot imagine living my life without being flexible. It\u2019s no longer a priority for my career, but it will always remain a priority in my life. I experience greater vitality in my day-to-day activities when I have taken the time to loosen up my body. I move more easily, feel stronger in my workouts, feel less sore afterward and reduce my chances of injury. <\/span><\/p>\n

Give stretching a chance and feel better in your life! Get rid of your aches and pains, treat your body with respect, quiet your mind, and just allow yourself relax. You deserve it!<\/span><\/p>\n

Try these five simple yoga poses that will give you a full-body stretch<\/a> in less than ten minutes. <\/span><\/p>\n

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Seated Spinal Twist<\/b><\/h2>\n

Muscles stretched: <\/b><\/p>\n

Oblique muscles, upper and lower back muscles, neck muscles, piriformis, glutes <\/span><\/p>\n

How to:<\/b><\/h3>\n

Step 1<\/b><\/p>\n

Sit on the floor with your left leg extended straight in front of you. Cross your right leg over top and plant your right foot firmly on the ground, as close to your left hip as possible. Make any needed adjustments to ensure both sit bones are equally placed on the floor. Sit up on a pillow or folded blanket to assist. <\/span><\/p>\n

Step 2<\/b><\/p>\n

Take a deep breath in as you hug your knee into your chest and extend your spine as long as possible. Ensure your shoulders are stacked directly over your tailbone, creating one straight line. <\/span><\/p>\n

Step 3 <\/b><\/p>\n

Keep your left arm wrapped around your knee, your back completely straight and both sit bones glued to the floor as you make your way into the twist. On an exhale, twist to your right, gaze over your right shoulder and place your right hand behind your right glute. Avoid twisting from your lower back, as it does not have great range of motion. Ensure you are finding your twist from your navel up.<\/span><\/p>\n

Step 4<\/b><\/p>\n

With each inhale, try to make your back stand even taller; on each exhale, try to twist further. Protect your back by using your abdominal muscles to deepen the twist rather than the leverage of your left arm wrapped around your knee.<\/span><\/p>\n

Step 5<\/b><\/p>\n

Remain in the stretch for 45 seconds before switching sides.<\/span><\/p>\n

Benefits:<\/b><\/p>\n