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Whether you identify as a runner, cyclist, or hiker, you likely know that you should be incorporating a full-body stretch routine into your day. However, it can be difficult to know which exercises to do. (And, when you don’t know, it offers an easy excuse to skip.)
Here, we break down eight movements you can turn to on a regular basis to keep your body ready for all of your outdoor adventures.
Do I Need to Do a Full-Body Stretch?
We get it: You’d rather be out on the mountain or hitting the trail than forward folding in the parking lot. However, there are a number of benefits of stretching for outdoor athletes.
The Benefits of a Full-Body Stretch Routine for Outdoor Athletes
- It increases your range of motion and flexibility. A 2016 study published in Physiotherapy: Theory and Practice found that static stretching can improve your range of motion and increase your flexibility. Another study cited the same result for dynamic stretching done prior to a workout. This can help you optimize your movement mechanics—and help you avoid feeling stiff and sore after outdoor exercise.
- It delays potential soreness.…
