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Are the backs of your legs tight? It’s important for the health of your back, hips, and knees to keep your hamstrings flexible so do these five easy stretches to target this commonly tight area. Try them at the end of your next workout, when your muscles are warm. [...]

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For me, working out and tight hamstrings seem to go hand in hand. The day after a run or ride almost always equals sore legs, so I created this yoga flow series to ease the tightness in my lower half.

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I can hear Madonna in my head singing “Open Your Heart,” and in my mind’s eye see her doing her yoga moves on stage. Why not celebrate Valentine’s Day and American Heart Month with a little bit of yogic love? Physically stretching the muscles in your chest, shoulders, and belly allows for a deep emotional release, appreciation, and honor of yourself and those you care about. [...]

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Hands down, this is one of my favorite stretches to do on an exercise ball. It feels good on your back, but also gives your abs, chest, and shoulders a wonderful stretch. It’s the type of stretch you do and immediately say, “ahhh.”

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Your bed is not just for sleeping! It’s great for stretching too. Some days the floor just seem too far away, so I use the edge of my bed to prop me up for Pigeon pose. It’s a great stretch for the hips - perfect after a run or a ride.

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All you runners and bikers out there, I feel your pain. Our quads can become so tight and sore that we crave a good stretch for the front of our thighs. Kneeling Shin Stretch feels good, but if that’s too easy for you, take it to the floor. This makes the stretch intense, but also relaxing. [...]

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I love my personal trainer, and boy does she love push-ups! We did tons of variations yesterday including Diamond Push-Ups, and now my pecs and the front of my shoulders are so unbelievably sore. She thought they might be, so before I left, she showed me this stretch to do that perfectly targets the front of my upper torso. [...]

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Blue skies and a warm breeze totally motivate me to exercise outdoors, so I’ve been doing lots of running, biking, and hiking. My muscles are becoming stronger, but they’re also getting tighter, especially my hips. If you’re in need of a good hip stretch, give this Pigeon variation a try. [...]

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Post-workout, the two most common stretches seem to be the standing quad stretch and just about any hamstring stretch, and they are usually done in that order. But if you tend to cramp in the backs of your legs, I highly suggest switching it up. Since the quads, on the front of the thigh, and the hamstrings, on the back, are antagonist, one tends to engage as the other stretches. [...]

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I’ve been exploring new trails in the woods near my house for hiking and running, and man, are my hamstrings sore from all those steep hills. If the backs of your legs could use a good stretch, try this one that will effectively target that area and challenge your core a bit as you balance during the stretch. [...]

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