Put some spring in your step—simple stretches to soothe your soreness

Movement is life—and stretching is an easy way for you to increase your flexibility, ease aches, and generally improve your quality of life. This easy-to-follow guide shows you how stretching long and slow can help you find fast pain relief and enhance your range of motion.

Take a deep dive into how muscles work and the health benefits of stretching, including plenty of how-tos for beginning stretchers. Get moving with 70 fundamental stretches, all designed to target specific affected areas—or introduce stretching to your day-to-day using 25 routines that can be done anytime and anywhere.

Stretching for Beginners includes:



Beginner to limber—Jumpstart your stretching with guides to performing each stretch safely, proper breathing techniques, and more.
Focus your flex—Extend your reach with illustrated step-by-steps for essential exercises—organized by anatomical regions.
Home stretch—Find the right routine to relieve specific aches and pains, reduce daily stress, or warm up for a variety of activities.

Stretch your possibilities, achieve a healthier, more flexible life with Stretching for Beginners.