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8-Minute Total Body Stretching Routine

Published February 13, 2016
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A woman in athletic wear is performing a stretching exercise as part of her 8-minute total body routine. She is standing with her right arm extended upward and her left arm reaching down toward her left leg. She is wearing a teal tank top and black leggings, and her blonde hair is in a ponytail. MyFitnessPal Blog
Published February 13, 2016
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Wind down your workout with this eight-minute total body stretch session that can be done anywhere. Bonus: There’s no need to get down on the ground, so this routine is perfect for those with limited mobility.

We’ll use a single hand towel (you can also use a longer beach towel or yoga strap to make the stretches a bit easier) to stretch out tension and help relax the muscles in your upper back, shoulders, chest, biceps, triceps, hamstrings, glutes, quadriceps, calves, hips and more.

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For a full video workout with more moves like these, be sure to check out my “Yoga Stretch for Beginners and Beyond” DVD, which features two complete 30-minute AM and PM practices to help you build a foundation of strength and stamina while deeply stretching and releasing tight, sore muscles.

Photos by Vanessa Rogers photography.

The information in this article is provided solely for informational purposes. This information is not medical advice and should not be relied upon when making medical decisions, or to diagnose or treat a health condition or illness. You should seek the advice of a physician or a medical professional before beginning any dietary programs or plans, exercise regimen or any other fitness or wellness activities.

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