With the long weekend coming up, I'm sure many of you will get in at least a few workouts (as well as a little partying) before I see you again. Keeping that in mind, I thought it was a good time to discuss stretching, a commonly overlooked but really important activity that can prevent injuries, make you faster and stronger, and even make you feel better.
Think about it this way: Whether you've worked out or not, every day you bend, sit, walk and repeat many of the same movements over and over again. Studies have shown that regular stretching -- versus the occasional stretching I'm guessing a lot of you do -- reduces your chances of developing repetitive stress syndrome, keeps your joints limber, helps you find muscle imbalances, and relieves stress. Stretching is for every day! {Read the rest}