The Hidden Benefits of Stretching

Not stretching as much as you know you should? What's revealed by this research will change that.

Recent research suggests stretching could have health benefits far beyond range of motion. Some studies associate stretching with heart health, healing from injury, even enhancing the body’s response to cancer. Research has yet to discern if there is a significant correlation and if it depends on stretching actively (as in vinyasa yoga) or more passively (as in Yin Yoga), but here’s what we know at the moment.

3 (surprise) health benefits of stretching