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Want to sleep better, stand taller, hit a ball 10 times farther? Go get stretched. Many us know stretching is the foundation for any workout. It loosens up muscles and helps keep them flexible so they are less likely to pull or tear. Flexible muscles lead to better range of motion. Better range of motion
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