#warmup – Modest Thoughts

Why Stretching Is So Important To Your Health

October 21, 2015 by Alice 1 Comment

About a year ago, I injured my leg during a run. Nothing too serious. But enough to keep me off the pavement for about 4-6 weeks. I knew that one of the main causes of the injury was due to not stretching properly before or after my runs. So I decided to dedicate the time … [Read more…]

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