Center for Young Women's Health
Fitness: StretchesStretching is a way to get your body ready for exercise, improve flexibility, and increase your range of motion. Proper stretching will help your muscles feel relaxed and prevent muscle … read more
Articles Tagged: stretches
Sprains and Strains
Sprains and strains are fairly common, and luckily most kids and teens heal quickly. These are fairly common injuries especially if you are an active teen who plays a sport … read more
I’m not flexible at all. Do I really need to stretch when I exercise?
Yes. Proper stretching before and after exercise is important for preventing injuries in all your muscle groups (upper, mid, and lower body). It also decreases your risk of back injury. … read more