Let's be honest: Stretching isn't sexy, and most of us don't do it. We'd rather do the fun exercises that make us sweat or burn a ton of calories, and stretching doesn't do either.
However, failing to keep your body flexible enough can actually set back your progress, cause unnecessary pain and tightness, and even lead to injuries.
This is why working on full-body flexibility every single week is so important, especially if you work out a lot.
Fortunately, stretching doesn't have to be a time suck. Just 10-15 minutes of stretching a few times a week will make a big difference in your flexibility level and get your body moving like it should.
Adding these five stretches to your post-workout routine will help your feel more open, mobile, and flexible in no time. Just make sure you're always slightly warm before doing passive stretches. A short, dynamic warm-up will do the trick.