Stretching & Flexibility

Stretching exercises are used in injury prevention, injury rehabilitation, preparation (warm up) for exercise, and for recovery after exercise. The specific exercises and method of stretching used will differ for each of these applications.

runner performing a warmup stretch

The great thing about most stretching exercises are that they require little or no fitness equipment, just your time and effort.

Stretches List

• List of stretching exercises

Technique

• Stretching Methods

About Flexibility

• Information about stretching and flexibility
• Stretching FAQ — some questions and answers about stretching.

Sport Specific

• Warming up for tenpin: sport-specific stretching exercises
• Stretch Before and After You Walk — a few stretches suitable for your warm-up before you start your walk.