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…

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…

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…

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.

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,…

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…

The Benefits of Practicing Yoga for Mental Health

Known for its promise of peace, unity, and mindfulness, yoga continues to attract devotees worldwide.

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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

You’ll Be Surprised at These Celebrities Who Stretch!

Talk about some serious workout inspiration!

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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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