{"id":29971,"date":"2024-05-29T15:51:54","date_gmt":"2024-05-29T19:51:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/genacol.ca\/?p=29971"},"modified":"2024-08-07T10:26:02","modified_gmt":"2024-08-07T14:26:02","slug":"flexibility-exercises","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/genacol.ca\/en\/flexibility-exercises\/","title":{"rendered":"Enhance Your Flexibility by Incorporating These Exercises"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"29971\" class=\"elementor elementor-29971 elementor-29970\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section data-dce-background-image-url=\"https:\/\/genacol.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Genacol_header_exemples-exercices-etirement.png\" class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-3504a66 elementor-section-stretched elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"3504a66\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;stretch_section&quot;:&quot;section-stretched&quot;,&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-6f468ce\" data-id=\"6f468ce\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0fd089d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0fd089d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Enhance Your Flexibility by Incorporating These Exercises<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-e5fdea6\" data-id=\"e5fdea6\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-632b31f elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"632b31f\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-4fb9fce\" data-id=\"4fb9fce\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-21e855f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"21e855f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Flexibility plays a central role in overall fitness. Unfortunately, it is often neglected in favor of training activities focused on bodybuilding and cardio activities. Since flexibility directly impacts posture and balance, it is crucial to raise awareness about its importance.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/genacol.ca\/en\/stiffness-and-joint-flexibility\/\" target=\"_blank\">In this article<\/a>, we explored this aspect of physical fitness and various stretching techniques. Let&#8217;s examine each type of exercise by providing a concrete example for each. These activities are easy to perform at home.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-a0de3e5 elementor-section-stretched elementor-section-content-middle elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"a0de3e5\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" id=\"lunge\" data-settings=\"{&quot;stretch_section&quot;:&quot;section-stretched&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-4cdafb8\" data-id=\"4cdafb8\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6611b71 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6611b71\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><div class=\"divider\"><\/div>Dynamic stretch: the high lunge<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-33ce2d8 e-grid e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"33ce2d8\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-69d4fc3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"69d4fc3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>A dynamic stretch involves controlled, continuous movements through a full range of motion, ideal for warming up before physical activity. It prepares the muscles and joints for wider movements and warms up the body.<\/p><p>In the high lunge pose, the muscles of the hip, legs, back, and shoulders are activated and stretched while maintaining stable alignment. This improves flexibility, strength, and balance, preparing the body for more intense exercises. This dynamic pose combines muscle strengthening and stretching, making it an excellent choice for physical preparation.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-69fa074 dce_masking-none elementor-widget elementor-widget-video\" data-id=\"69fa074\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;video_type&quot;:&quot;vimeo&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"video.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-wrapper elementor-open-inline\">\n\t\t\t<iframe class=\"elementor-video-iframe\" allowfullscreen allow=\"clipboard-write\" title=\"vimeo Video Player\" 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class=\"uc_content_box uc_ceal\">\n    <div class=\"ue-title\">Start Position<\/div>\n    \n    \t\n    \n    <div class=\"ue-text\">Begin standing with your feet hip-width apart.<\/div>\t\n  <\/div>\n    \t\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"uc_material_bullets_row elementor-repeater-item-9f95e1e\">\n              <div class=\"ue-icon\">\n                                       <span class=\"ue-icon-text\">2<\/span> \t\n\n                \n              <\/div>\n  <div class=\"uc_content_box uc_ceal\">\n    <div class=\"ue-title\">Step Back<\/div>\n    \n    \t\n    \n    <div class=\"ue-text\">Take a large step back with your right foot into a lunge position. <\/div>\t\n  <\/div>\n    \t\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"uc_material_bullets_row elementor-repeater-item-57a3fb1\">\n              <div class=\"ue-icon\">\n                                       <span class=\"ue-icon-text\">3<\/span> \t\n\n                \n              <\/div>\n  <div class=\"uc_content_box uc_ceal\">\n    <div class=\"ue-title\">Leg Alignment<\/div>\n    \n    \t\n    \n    <div class=\"ue-text\">Bend your front knee to 90 degrees, aligning it above your left ankle, with your back foot on the ball of the foot.<\/div>\t\n  <\/div>\n    \t\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"uc_material_bullets_row elementor-repeater-item-1206d5b\">\n              <div class=\"ue-icon\">\n                                       <span class=\"ue-icon-text\">4<\/span> \t\n\n                \n              <\/div>\n  <div class=\"uc_content_box uc_ceal\">\n    <div class=\"ue-title\">Hips and Torso<\/div>\n    \n    \t\n    \n    <div class=\"ue-text\">Keep your hips aligned forward and your torso upright.\n<\/div>\t\n  <\/div>\n    \t\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"uc_material_bullets_row elementor-repeater-item-b780b94\">\n              <div class=\"ue-icon\">\n                                       <span class=\"ue-icon-text\">5<\/span> \t\n\n                \n              <\/div>\n  <div class=\"uc_content_box uc_ceal\">\n    <div class=\"ue-title\">Arms Raised<\/div>\n    \n    \t\n    \n    <div class=\"ue-text\">Raise your arms overhead, with your palms facing each other.<\/div>\t\n  <\/div>\n    \t\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"uc_material_bullets_row elementor-repeater-item-ff1a194\">\n              <div class=\"ue-icon\">\n                                       <span class=\"ue-icon-text\">6<\/span> \t\n\n                \n              <\/div>\n  <div class=\"uc_content_box uc_ceal\">\n    <div class=\"ue-title\">Hold and Breathe<\/div>\n    \n    \t\n    \n    <div class=\"ue-text\">Hold the position while breathing deeply, then return to the starting position and switch sides.<\/div>\t\n  <\/div>\n    \t\n<\/div>\n\n      <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- end Icon Bullets -->\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-44511b1 elementor-section-stretched elementor-section-content-middle elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"44511b1\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" id=\"knee\" data-settings=\"{&quot;stretch_section&quot;:&quot;section-stretched&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-5944b9a\" data-id=\"5944b9a\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-36e5c45 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"36e5c45\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><div class=\"divider\"><\/div>Active Static Stretch: Knee to Chest<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4129f45 e-grid e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"4129f45\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-59f61c5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"59f61c5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>In static stretching, a position is held to gradually elongate the muscle fibers beyond their resting length. Over time, the range of the stretch can increase. An active static stretch involves contracting the muscle intended for stretching. It&#8217;s suitable for any time but not recommended immediately before or after a workout to avoid injury.<\/p><p>This exercise is ideal for stretching the gluteus maximus, the largest muscle in the buttocks, and helps alleviate spinal compression from a sedentary lifestyle.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d8eb6ae dce_masking-none elementor-widget elementor-widget-video\" data-id=\"d8eb6ae\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;video_type&quot;:&quot;vimeo&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"video.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-wrapper elementor-open-inline\">\n\t\t\t<iframe class=\"elementor-video-iframe\" allowfullscreen allow=\"clipboard-write\" title=\"vimeo Video Player\" 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0-58.002-60.165-102-116.531-102zM256 338c-25.365 0-46 20.635-46 46 0 25.364 20.635 46 46 46s46-20.636 46-46c0-25.365-20.635-46-46-46z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-icon-box-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span  >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tHow to do this stretch?\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-icon-box-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tYou can repeat this exercise 3 to 5 times per side.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-387c0a6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-ucaddon_uc_material_bullets\" data-id=\"387c0a6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"ucaddon_uc_material_bullets.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n<!-- start Icon Bullets -->\n\n<style>\/* widget: Icon Bullets *\/\n\n\n\n#uc_uc_material_bullets_elementor_387c0a6 *{\n\t-webkit-box-sizing: border-box;\n\t-moz-box-sizing: border-box;\n\tbox-sizing: border-box;\n}\n\n#uc_uc_material_bullets_elementor_387c0a6 .uc-bullet-active{\n}\n\n\n#uc_uc_material_bullets_elementor_387c0a6 .ue-icon\n{\n  display:flex;\n  align-items:center;\n  justify-content:center;\n  flex-grow:0;\n  flex-shrink:0;\n  line-height:1em;\n  transition:0.3s;\n}\n\n#uc_uc_material_bullets_elementor_387c0a6 .ue-icon svg\n{\n  height:1em;\n  width:1em;\n}\n\n\n#uc_uc_material_bullets_elementor_387c0a6 .uc_material_bullets_row\n{\n\tfont-weight:400;\n\toverflow:hidden;\n\tdisplay:flex;\n\tposition:relative;\n\ttext-align:left;\n\twidth:100%;\n   \n    transition:0.3s;\n}\n\n\n#uc_uc_material_bullets_elementor_387c0a6 .uc_material_bullets_row a.ue-item-link\n{\n  position:absolute;\n  display:block;\n  top:0;\n  right:0;\n  left:0;\n  bottom:0;\n}\n\n#uc_uc_material_bullets_elementor_387c0a6 .uc_material_bullets_row:last-child\n{\n\tmargin-bottom:0px !important;\n}\n\n\n#uc_uc_material_bullets_elementor_387c0a6 .uc_material_bullets_row \n{\n\tposition:relative;\n\tvertical-align:middle;\n}\n\n#uc_uc_material_bullets_elementor_387c0a6 .uc_material_bullets_row .uc_content_box\n{\n\tdisplay:flex;\n    flex-direction:column;\n    justify-content:center;\n    align-items: flex-start;\n    flex-grow:1;\n}\n\n#uc_uc_material_bullets_elementor_387c0a6 .ue-bullets\n{\n  display:grid;\n}\n\n#uc_uc_material_bullets_elementor_387c0a6 .ue-text, #uc_uc_material_bullets_elementor_387c0a6 .ue-title, #uc_uc_material_bullets_elementor_387c0a6 .ue-seperator\n{\n  width:100%;\n}\n\n#uc_uc_material_bullets_elementor_387c0a6 .ue-seperator-line\n{\n  display:inline-block;\n  font-size:0px;\n}\n\n#uc_uc_material_bullets_elementor_387c0a6 .ue-seperator\n{\n  font-size:0px;\n}\n\n#uc_uc_material_bullets_elementor_387c0a6.uc-remote-parent .uc_material_bullets_row\n{\n  cursor:pointer;\n}\n\n.ue-title\n{\n  font-size:21px;\n  margin:0;\n}\n\n<\/style>\n\n<div class=\"uc_material_bullets \"  id=\"uc_uc_material_bullets_elementor_387c0a6\" >   \t\n    \t<div class=\"ue-bullets\">\n          \t<div class=\"uc_material_bullets_row elementor-repeater-item-439b8d4\">\n              <div class=\"ue-icon\">\n                                       <span class=\"ue-icon-text\">1<\/span> \t\n\n                \n              <\/div>\n  <div class=\"uc_content_box uc_ceal\">\n    <div class=\"ue-title\">Starting Position<\/div>\n    \n    \t\n    \n    <div class=\"ue-text\">Lie on your back.<\/div>\t\n  <\/div>\n    \t\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"uc_material_bullets_row elementor-repeater-item-9f95e1e\">\n              <div class=\"ue-icon\">\n                                       <span class=\"ue-icon-text\">2<\/span> \t\n\n                \n              <\/div>\n  <div class=\"uc_content_box uc_ceal\">\n    <div class=\"ue-title\">Knee to Chest<\/div>\n    \n    \t\n    \n    <div class=\"ue-text\">Bring your right foot toward your chest and place your hands on it to apply pressure and enhance the stretch. <\/div>\t\n  <\/div>\n    \t\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"uc_material_bullets_row elementor-repeater-item-57a3fb1\">\n              <div class=\"ue-icon\">\n                                       <span class=\"ue-icon-text\">3<\/span> \t\n\n                \n              <\/div>\n  <div class=\"uc_content_box uc_ceal\">\n    <div class=\"ue-title\">Position Control<\/div>\n    \n    \t\n    \n    <div class=\"ue-text\">Avoid lifting the neck excessively to avoid unnecessary tension. <\/div>\t\n  <\/div>\n    \t\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"uc_material_bullets_row elementor-repeater-item-1206d5b\">\n              <div class=\"ue-icon\">\n                                       <span class=\"ue-icon-text\">4<\/span> \t\n\n                \n              <\/div>\n  <div class=\"uc_content_box uc_ceal\">\n    <div class=\"ue-title\">Stretch<\/div>\n    \n    \t\n    \n    <div class=\"ue-text\">Feel the stretch in the right buttock and hip. <\/div>\t\n  <\/div>\n    \t\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"uc_material_bullets_row elementor-repeater-item-b780b94\">\n              <div class=\"ue-icon\">\n                                       <span class=\"ue-icon-text\">5<\/span> \t\n\n                \n              <\/div>\n  <div class=\"uc_content_box uc_ceal\">\n    <div class=\"ue-title\">Hold<\/div>\n    \n    \t\n    \n    <div class=\"ue-text\">Maintain the position for 20 to 30 seconds, breathing deeply while keeping the rest of the body flat against the floor.<\/div>\t\n  <\/div>\n    \t\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"uc_material_bullets_row elementor-repeater-item-ff1a194\">\n              <div class=\"ue-icon\">\n                                       <span class=\"ue-icon-text\">6<\/span> \t\n\n                \n              <\/div>\n  <div class=\"uc_content_box uc_ceal\">\n    <div class=\"ue-title\">Switch Sides<\/div>\n    \n    \t\n    \n    <div class=\"ue-text\">Return to the starting position, then repeat on the other side by bringing the left knee toward the chest and repeating the stretch. <\/div>\t\n  <\/div>\n    \t\n<\/div>\n\n      <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- end Icon Bullets -->\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-5bd3add elementor-section-stretched elementor-section-content-middle elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"5bd3add\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" id=\"stretch\" data-settings=\"{&quot;stretch_section&quot;:&quot;section-stretched&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-3e9442a\" data-id=\"3e9442a\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d533e36 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d533e36\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><div class=\"divider\"><\/div>Passive Static Stretch: Hamstring Stretch <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-79cd252 e-grid e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"79cd252\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-92fbf27 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"92fbf27\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The principle of passive stretching is the same as for active static stretching: holding a position to lengthen the muscle fibers. However, passive stretching uses an external force, such as an elastic band or a towel.<\/p><p>The hamstrings, located at the back of the thigh, consist of three muscles. Stretching them is important for hip and lower back health. Here is an exercise to do with an elastic band or a towel.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7e2f313 dce_masking-none elementor-widget elementor-widget-video\" data-id=\"7e2f313\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;video_type&quot;:&quot;vimeo&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"video.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-wrapper elementor-open-inline\">\n\t\t\t<iframe class=\"elementor-video-iframe\" allowfullscreen allow=\"clipboard-write\" title=\"vimeo Video Player\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/953687129?color&amp;autopause=0&amp;loop=0&amp;muted=0&amp;title=0&amp;portrait=0&amp;byline=0#t=\"><\/iframe>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-44b4721 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"44b4721\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d3502f1 elementor-view-default elementor-position-block-start elementor-mobile-position-block-start elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-box\" data-id=\"d3502f1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<span  class=\"elementor-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-question-circle\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M504 256c0 136.997-111.043 248-248 248S8 392.997 8 256C8 119.083 119.043 8 256 8s248 111.083 248 248zM262.655 90c-54.497 0-89.255 22.957-116.549 63.758-3.536 5.286-2.353 12.415 2.715 16.258l34.699 26.31c5.205 3.947 12.621 3.008 16.665-2.122 17.864-22.658 30.113-35.797 57.303-35.797 20.429 0 45.698 13.148 45.698 32.958 0 14.976-12.363 22.667-32.534 33.976C247.128 238.528 216 254.941 216 296v4c0 6.627 5.373 12 12 12h56c6.627 0 12-5.373 12-12v-1.333c0-28.462 83.186-29.647 83.186-106.667 0-58.002-60.165-102-116.531-102zM256 338c-25.365 0-46 20.635-46 46 0 25.364 20.635 46 46 46s46-20.636 46-46c0-25.365-20.635-46-46-46z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-icon-box-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span  >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tHow to do this stretch?\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-icon-box-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tYou can repeat this exercise 3 to 5 times per side.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-73315bc elementor-widget elementor-widget-ucaddon_uc_material_bullets\" data-id=\"73315bc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"ucaddon_uc_material_bullets.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n<!-- start Icon Bullets -->\n\n<style>\/* widget: Icon Bullets *\/\n\n\n\n#uc_uc_material_bullets_elementor_73315bc *{\n\t-webkit-box-sizing: border-box;\n\t-moz-box-sizing: border-box;\n\tbox-sizing: border-box;\n}\n\n#uc_uc_material_bullets_elementor_73315bc .uc-bullet-active{\n}\n\n\n#uc_uc_material_bullets_elementor_73315bc .ue-icon\n{\n  display:flex;\n  align-items:center;\n  justify-content:center;\n  flex-grow:0;\n  flex-shrink:0;\n  line-height:1em;\n  transition:0.3s;\n}\n\n#uc_uc_material_bullets_elementor_73315bc .ue-icon svg\n{\n  height:1em;\n  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.ue-text, #uc_uc_material_bullets_elementor_73315bc .ue-title, #uc_uc_material_bullets_elementor_73315bc .ue-seperator\n{\n  width:100%;\n}\n\n#uc_uc_material_bullets_elementor_73315bc .ue-seperator-line\n{\n  display:inline-block;\n  font-size:0px;\n}\n\n#uc_uc_material_bullets_elementor_73315bc .ue-seperator\n{\n  font-size:0px;\n}\n\n#uc_uc_material_bullets_elementor_73315bc.uc-remote-parent .uc_material_bullets_row\n{\n  cursor:pointer;\n}\n\n.ue-title\n{\n  font-size:21px;\n  margin:0;\n}\n\n<\/style>\n\n<div class=\"uc_material_bullets \"  id=\"uc_uc_material_bullets_elementor_73315bc\" >   \t\n    \t<div class=\"ue-bullets\">\n          \t<div class=\"uc_material_bullets_row elementor-repeater-item-439b8d4\">\n              <div class=\"ue-icon\">\n                                       <span class=\"ue-icon-text\">1<\/span> \t\n\n                \n              <\/div>\n  <div class=\"uc_content_box uc_ceal\">\n    <div class=\"ue-title\">Starting Position<\/div>\n    \n    \t\n    \n    <div class=\"ue-text\">Begin by lying on your back and threading the front part of your right foot through a towel or an elastic band.<\/div>\t\n  <\/div>\n    \t\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"uc_material_bullets_row elementor-repeater-item-9f95e1e\">\n              <div class=\"ue-icon\">\n                                       <span class=\"ue-icon-text\">2<\/span> \t\n\n                \n              <\/div>\n  <div class=\"uc_content_box uc_ceal\">\n    <div class=\"ue-title\">Straight Leg<\/div>\n    \n    \t\n    \n    <div class=\"ue-text\">Extend your right leg and lift the foot above your right hip.  <\/div>\t\n  <\/div>\n    \t\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"uc_material_bullets_row elementor-repeater-item-57a3fb1\">\n              <div class=\"ue-icon\">\n                                       <span class=\"ue-icon-text\">3<\/span> \t\n\n                \n              <\/div>\n  <div class=\"uc_content_box uc_ceal\">\n    <div class=\"ue-title\">Pull the Foot<\/div>\n    \n    \t\n    \n    <div class=\"ue-text\">Pull on the towel or elastic band to intensify the stretch. <\/div>\t\n  <\/div>\n    \t\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"uc_material_bullets_row elementor-repeater-item-1206d5b\">\n              <div class=\"ue-icon\">\n                                       <span class=\"ue-icon-text\">4<\/span> \t\n\n                \n              <\/div>\n  <div class=\"uc_content_box uc_ceal\">\n    <div class=\"ue-title\">Stretch<\/div>\n    \n    \t\n    \n    <div class=\"ue-text\">Feel the stretch in the back of the thigh and calf.<\/div>\t\n  <\/div>\n    \t\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"uc_material_bullets_row elementor-repeater-item-b780b94\">\n              <div class=\"ue-icon\">\n                                       <span class=\"ue-icon-text\">5<\/span> \t\n\n                \n              <\/div>\n  <div class=\"uc_content_box uc_ceal\">\n    <div class=\"ue-title\">Hold<\/div>\n    \n    \t\n    \n    <div class=\"ue-text\">Maintain the position for 20 to 30 seconds, breathing deeply. <\/div>\t\n  <\/div>\n    \t\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"uc_material_bullets_row elementor-repeater-item-ff1a194\">\n              <div class=\"ue-icon\">\n                                       <span class=\"ue-icon-text\">6<\/span> \t\n\n                \n              <\/div>\n  <div class=\"uc_content_box uc_ceal\">\n    <div class=\"ue-title\">Swith Sides<\/div>\n    \n    \t\n    \n    <div class=\"ue-text\">Return to the starting position, then repeat on the other side by extending the left leg and lifting the foot toward the ceiling. <\/div>\t\n  <\/div>\n    \t\n<\/div>\n\n      <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- end Icon Bullets -->\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-74e190c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"74e190c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>If you would like to discover more stretching exercises, whether dynamic or static, we strongly encourage you to do some research online. 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