How Much Time Do You Dedicate To Stretching?

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How much time do you dedicate to stretching? Once a week, twice a week, after every workout? If it’s not something you’ve thought about before, you may think about reconsidering. In his latest post for our Healthy Lifestyle blog, Brian delves into the positive outcomes associated with stretching and also provides a short yoga video, which you can try out from the comfort of your own home.

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