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November 11, 2024
7 Best Stretches for Dancers Looking to Improve Flexibility
November 4, 2024
A Beginner’s Guide to Front Splits
October 28, 2024
6 Tips for Making Stretching a Daily Habit
October 1, 2024
How To Master Three Legged Downward Dog Leg Lifts
September 26, 2024
Butterfly Stretch - Tips, Tricks and Modifications
September 12, 2024
Try This 5 Minute Morning Stretch Routine for All Levels
Mornings can be tough—especially when you wake up with tight muscles and stiff joints.
September 5, 2024
A Beginner’s Guide to Straddle Splits
December 1, 2023
The Most Effective Exercises for Hip Flexibility
Have you ever tried to bend down to pick up something, and your hips feeling like a rusty door hinge? If you're tired of feeling the…
November 21, 2023
Our Favorite Bodyweight Butt Lifting Exercises
If you’ve been doing squats for days but still can't seem to get that perky, toned bum you've always dreamed of, we've got just the thing…
November 13, 2023
The Often Overlooked Aspect Of How To Get Better Hip Mobility
No matter what you're doing—walking down the street, attempting to master the splits, or even busting out some dance moves at a friend's…
July 26, 2023
How To Stay Motivated To Reach Your Fitness And Yoga Goals
We've all been there. You start a new fitness or flexibility regimen with the best intentions, only to find your initial enthusiasm waning…
July 24, 2023
The Importance of Rest and Recovery to Optimize Your Health and Flexibility Goals
Whether you’re aiming to master the splits, about to embark on a transformative 90-day fitness challenge, or using stretching exercises to…
July 19, 2023
Yoga And Stretching For Injury Prevention And Rehabilitation
We all know the saying, "prevention is better than cure." Unfortunately, no training can entirely prevent injuries.
July 17, 2023
How To Get Started With a Yoga Practice As a Beginner
When you're new to yoga, it's natural to feel overwhelmed. The world of yoga can seem vast and complex, with its various poses,…
July 14, 2023
Active Flexibility Training - The Missing Link In Your Yoga Practice
Suppose you're a yoga enthusiast looking to make your flexibility more applicable for a sport, the dance floor, recreational activities, or…
July 12, 2023
The Benefits of Practicing Yoga for Mental Health
Known for its promise of peace, unity, and mindfulness, yoga continues to attract devotees worldwide.
July 10, 2023
The Best Yoga Poses for Stress Relief and Relaxation
Life's a balancing act, and we could all do with a little more daily calm. Unsurprisingly, millions of people turn to yoga for stress…
October 12, 2022
5 Mistakes That Prevent You From Getting Your Middle Split
The middle split position (also known as a ‘center split’) requires you to extend both legs out wide as close to a straight line as you…
June 14, 2021
5 Things That Will Improve Your Front Splits
The splits are one of the most popular stretching goals people have. Splits can help you to unlock a great number of awesome moves, build a…
June 7, 2021
Top 3 Things to Avoid While Stretching
Whether you are working towards specific flexibility goals or just want to take better care of your body, there are many benefits of…
March 11, 2021
5 Mistakes That Prevent You From Achieving Your Splits
Splits are one of the most sought after flexibility goals. Not only are they a great party trick, but splits are good for increasing your…
September 1, 2020
Overtraining: Signs and Fixes
Overtraining happens when you push yourself too far while you train and don’t give your body enough time to recover. From an anatomical…
November 25, 2019
How long does it take to achieve a split?
The timeline for a split is very personal because everyone's body is different. There are several factors though that can affect the…
October 23, 2019
How to Do Pigeon Pose
We've had a lot of questions about Pigeon Pose: How to set it up? What's the proper alignment? How to modify it for beginners, and how to…
October 15, 2019
Stretching Tips For Intermediate
If you've been doing stretching or yoga for a while, you've probably noticed a progression in your practice. Your body is opening up, you…
October 4, 2019
Training Tips For Beginners
As a beginner, you may have a lot of questions on how to approach your stretching practice and make it safe and efficient. We've all been…
September 26, 2019
Should I Experience Pain While Stretching?
Stretching should be uncomfortable at the end range of motion, but not painful. Keeping the discomfort level around 5 out of 10 instead of…
March 22, 2019
How Stretching Can Help with Your Weight Loss Goals
Your weight is the result of a complex system of lifestyle habits: how much and what you’re eating, your activity levels, hormone balance,…
March 6, 2019
How to Handle Hamstring Injuries
Hamstring injuries are no joke. They can affect people across all kinds of sports and can be such a pain in the butt (literally), demanding…
February 23, 2019
Pregnant? Here’s What to Know About Stretching When You’re Expecting!
STRETCHIT co-founder Natasha Nikolaeva is currently 27 weeks pregnant and we are so excited for her! In this article, we share some…
January 25, 2019
Why Do My Legs Shake In My Hamstring Stretch?
Have your legs ever started shaking during a training session? You know, when you’re in a really good, deep hamstring stretch and your leg…
December 3, 2018
How to Stay Motivated During the Holidays (& Enjoy Them to the Fullest!)
It’s that time of year again: an ever-expanding to-do list, holiday parties at every turn, family obligations, indulging in extra…
October 25, 2018
Your Guide to Increasing Back Flexibility
Wheel, bridge, chest stand, forearm stand, standing scale…what’s on your flexibility wish list? If any of these poses are #goals for you,…
October 2, 2018
How to Get Amazing Standing Splits
Standing Split is a great pose to start working on no matter what level you are. It’s a vertical position that will help you build greater…
September 13, 2018
Nutrition Secrets That Can Help Your Flexibility Training
We often get the question "Is there a connection between nutrition and flexibility?" And the answer is…YES! Nutrition has an effect on how…
July 13, 2018
The Science of Happiness and Why Stretching Is so Awesome
Why do YOU stretch? What is it about stretching that keeps you coming back to your training again and again? We’d guess that there’s…
June 22, 2018
10 Super Helpful Stretching Tips for Beginners
As a beginner, one of the most critical elements for success is to have well-directed guidance. So, here are some of our top beginner tip…
May 25, 2018
You’ll Be Surprised at These Celebrities Who Stretch!
Talk about some serious workout inspiration!
May 17, 2018
Square Splits: The Advice You Need to Know
In your splits, should you square your hips or let them open? The answer is a bit nuanced, but definitely one worth having. We’ll break…
May 8, 2018
You'll be amazed at the things we do off the mat!
The lawyer who dabbles in contortion training on the weekends. The veterinarian who hits their splits at the end of a long shift. The…
April 30, 2018
How to be Joyful in the Process of Working on Your Goals
How many times have you gotten down on yourself because you haven’t reached the goal—or goals—you’ve set for yourself? Maybe you haven’t…
April 18, 2018
How to Get Your Best Middle Split
Getting your middle split can sometimes feel like an elusive dream destination. You know you want to go there, but it feels out of reach…
April 14, 2018
5 Stretching Myths You Should Ignore
There’s a lot of mixed advice out there when it comes to fitness in general and especially stretching! We’ve tapped our experts to bring…
April 4, 2018
How Is STRETCHIT Different from Yoga?
You want to work on your flexibility but you’re not sure where to start. You might see an advertisement for a yoga studio or your friend’s…
March 26, 2018
10 Ways to Fall in Love with Stretching
When you first start a workout routine or commit yourself to a new goal, the first steps can feel like a struggle. To help you build…
March 20, 2018
How to Set Up the Perfect Space for Stretching
When you have an ideal space to workout in, it gives you that much more motivation to get moving. What does your stretching space look…
March 16, 2018
Why You Need to Know About Stretch Tolerance
When you think of stretching, you may immediately think of elongating your muscles and changing their physical structure. Well, many…
March 10, 2018
5 Easy Ways to Make Your Rest Days the Best EVER!
Taking rest days may come more easily to some than others. When you’re on a roll with your training it can be hard to hit pause and…
March 1, 2018
Practical Tips That Will Help You Start Stretching (Even If You’re Not Flexible!)
People often ask us: "I’m not flexible at all. What’s the best way to start stretching?"
February 21, 2018
Help! I Haven’t Gotten My Splits Yet
You downloaded the App, ready to finally conquer your splits (or to get a bendy back, or to finally touchdown on your middle splits) once…
February 16, 2018
Powerful Flexibility Advice That You Need to Know
You’ve seen her on screen as you sweat and stretch your way through every class from Bendy Back to Middle Splits. Now, it’s time to hear…
February 13, 2018
5 Fun and Healthy Ways to Have the Best Valentine’s Day Ever
Happy Valentine’s Day from STRETCHIT! We love this holiday because it’s another chance we get to celebrate—and send love to—all the amazing…
February 9, 2018
6 Simple Ways to Win at Your Goals This Month
Whatever your goals are, we’re here to support and inspire you along the way. Here are a few things that will help keep you on track with…
January 12, 2018
Can Smiling Help You Get Your Splits?
I think a smile can make your whole body.
January 10, 2018
Mind Over Matter
What is your greatest challenge with stretching? Is it to achieve your favorite pose? Or to deal with tightness in a certain area like the…
January 8, 2018
I’m 37 and never stretched before. Is it too late to start?!
We hear this question a lot! No matter what the age, people write to us asking if there’s hope for them. Some people are in their 20’s,…
January 5, 2018
How to Stay Motivated
We’ve all been there: at first, you feel a surge of motivation and commitment toward your goal (“I’m going to get my middle split for real…
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