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Regular stretching isn’t just for yogis or marathoners—it can benefit almost everyone. The habit could help you sleep, reduce the risk of injury, and much more.
Busy schedules can make it tough to add yet another task to your list, but all you need is a few minutes of daily stretching to get the advantages. “As long as you’re getting in a 10- to 15-minute stretch session per day, you’ll see the benefits stretching has to offer,” says certified athletic trainer Michael Payne of Doctors Hospital of Augusta in Georgia.
Here are five benefits of stretching, safety tips, plus easy ways you can incorporate this important habit into your life starting today.
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