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Stretch Your Limits
Tools for Stretching

By Paige Waehner, About.com

Updated May 26, 2005

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Harbinger SportStretch Programs are geared towards golf, tennis, running and fitness. With their Sportstretch rope, you're able to stretch one muscle group at a time by contracting the opposing muscle, a method of stretching that has been proven to be effective. You get an interactive CD-ROM as well as a rope constructed of microfiber cord Neotek™ grips to help you stay positioned while you stretch.

Pilates and Yoga Videos: These videos focus on flexibility, balance and core strength. Do these videos first thing in the morning and you'll be energized all day long. Check out Videofitness.com for reviews about every video under the sun.

Websites:

Everything You Ever Wanted to Know about Stretching
While this site is rather technical, you'll find very detailed information about the different types of stretching, the physiology of stretching and the muscles involved.

Workouts for Women Stretching Library
This site offers easy to understand tips for stretching, as well as examples of stretches for each muscle group. They also offer online training, so check that out too!

Try these Lower Body Stretches after your next workout.

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