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Stretching

7 Types of Stretching Exercises

Published Sep,09 2011 | By Troy Baker

If you work out, you've likely made stretching part of your warming up and cooling down routines. It improves range of motion, flexibility, circulation and the overall success of your workout. Different kinds of training call for different types of stretching.

Troy Baker is a writer with journalism, exercise science and nutrition qualifications. He edits "Australian Good Taste" and "Good Health & Medicine" magazines, and has been a contributing fitness editor for major magazines such as "Slimming & Health" and "Good Health & Medicine" for more than six years. Baker holds a B.A. in journalism and an advanced certification in nutrition science.