You might think of stretching as a task to tick off once you’ve finished your workout.

But stretching every day—regardless of whether or not you’ve hit the gym—offers lots of benefits.

“Daily stretching improves flexibility, making everyday movements such as bending, reaching, and walking easier,” says Melissa Leach, a yoga instructor and strength and conditioning coach at Yoga-Go . You may like

I did this five-minute stretching routine every morning for a week and it was one of the best things I've done for my physical and mental health

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Regular sessions could also improve your circulation, which is especially useful

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