{"id":7784,"date":"2020-07-29T16:45:34","date_gmt":"2020-07-29T16:45:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/?p=7784"},"modified":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","modified_gmt":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","slug":"stretching-for-weight-loss","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/stretching-for-weight-loss\/","title":{"rendered":"Stretching For Weight Loss: Feel-Good Exercises That Kick Extra Pounds To The Curb"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/stretching-for-weight-loss\/#Stretching_For_Weight_Loss\" >Stretching For Weight Loss<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/stretching-for-weight-loss\/#Why_Stretching\" >Why Stretching?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/stretching-for-weight-loss\/#Some_More_Stretching_Benefits\" >Some More Stretching Benefits<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/stretching-for-weight-loss\/#Essentials_To_Stretching_Correctly\" >Essentials To Stretching Correctly<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/stretching-for-weight-loss\/#1_You_Should_Target_The_Major_Muscle_Groups_When_Stretching\" >1. You Should Target The Major Muscle Groups When Stretching<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/stretching-for-weight-loss\/#Upper_Body_Muscles_15\" >Upper Body Muscles (15)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/stretching-for-weight-loss\/#Midsection_Muscles_15\" >Midsection Muscles (15)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/stretching-for-weight-loss\/#Lower_Body_Muscles_15\" >Lower Body Muscles (15)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/stretching-for-weight-loss\/#2_You_Should_Warm_Up_First\" >2. You Should Warm Up First<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/stretching-for-weight-loss\/#3_You_Should_Carry_Out_Each_Stretch_For_At_Least_Thirty_Seconds\" >3. You Should Carry Out Each Stretch For At Least Thirty Seconds<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/stretching-for-weight-loss\/#4_You_Should_Not_Bounce_When_Stretching\" >4. You Should Not Bounce When Stretching<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/stretching-for-weight-loss\/#5_Stretching_Should_Be_Pain-Free\" >5. Stretching Should Be Pain-Free<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/stretching-for-weight-loss\/#6_You_Should_Relax_And_Breath_Freely\" >6. You Should Relax And Breath Freely<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/stretching-for-weight-loss\/#How_Does_Stretching_Help_You_Lose_Weight\" >How Does Stretching Help You Lose Weight?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/stretching-for-weight-loss\/#Calories_Burned_From_Stretching\" >Calories Burned From Stretching<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/stretching-for-weight-loss\/#Stretching_For_Good_Sleep\" >Stretching For Good Sleep<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/stretching-for-weight-loss\/#Stretching_For_Stress_Reduction\" >Stretching For Stress Reduction<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/stretching-for-weight-loss\/#Stretching_Improves_Non-Exercise_Activity_Thermogenesis\" >Stretching Improves Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/stretching-for-weight-loss\/#Stretchings_Helps_You_Have_More_Effective_Workouts\" >Stretchings Helps You Have More Effective Workouts<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/stretching-for-weight-loss\/#Stretching_Exercises_For_Weight_Loss\" >Stretching Exercises For Weight Loss<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/stretching-for-weight-loss\/#The_Triangle\" >The Triangle<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/stretching-for-weight-loss\/#The_Cobra\" >The Cobra<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/stretching-for-weight-loss\/#The_Inner_Thigh_Stretch\" >The Inner Thigh Stretch<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/stretching-for-weight-loss\/#The_Downward_Dog\" >The Downward Dog<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/stretching-for-weight-loss\/#The_Seated_Twist\" >The Seated Twist<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/stretching-for-weight-loss\/#The_Bow\" >The Bow<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/stretching-for-weight-loss\/#Tricep_Stretch\" >Tricep Stretch<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/stretching-for-weight-loss\/#The_Warrior\" >The Warrior<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/stretching-for-weight-loss\/#Knees_Stretch\" >Knees Stretch<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/stretching-for-weight-loss\/#The_Bridge\" >The Bridge<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/stretching-for-weight-loss\/#The_Sitting_Side_Bend\" >The Sitting Side Bend<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/stretching-for-weight-loss\/#The_Side_Lunge\" >The Side Lunge<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/stretching-for-weight-loss\/#Get_your_personalized\" >Get your personalized<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-34\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/stretching-for-weight-loss\/#DISCLAIMER\" >DISCLAIMER:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-35\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/stretching-for-weight-loss\/#SOURCES\" >SOURCES:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stretching_For_Weight_Loss\"><\/span>Stretching For Weight Loss<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can you really stretch your way to your perfect weight? Is <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/why-does-stretching-feel-good\/\">stretching<\/a> for <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/20000-steps-a-day-weight-loss\/\">weight loss<\/a> actually a real thing? Here at Betterme, we want to show you some unique ways to lose weight. Perhaps, you never thought you could use stretching exercises to lose weight. Well, it is very possible.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=933&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Stretching_For_Weight_Loss\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-2.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For you to lose weight you have to adapt a certain lifestyle. A lifestyle involves all the things you do every single day. The three main pillars of general fitness are strength, aerobic endurance and flexibility. None of these three pillars is more important than the other. You need to find a way to incorporate all of them into your fitness journey as well as balance them all.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You need to go to the gym and do various resistance training exercises in order to build those muscles and incorporate cardio and flexibility exercises to slim down and tone up. When fitness is a lifestyle, you need to understand it is not only going to the gym to lift heavy weights that matters. Small things like walking up and down the stairs, carrying groceries from the shop to the car, carrying your toddler, light stretches at the end of a busy day, &#8211; all of these things play a significant part in your weight loss journey.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Stretching\"><\/span><b>Why Stretching?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stretching is an important part of working out that most people skip (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health\/fitness-exercise-stretching#beginner's-stretches\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). It is part of the <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/yoga-vs-stretching\/\">flexibility exercises<\/a>. Stretching is important and should be done by not only people who want to keep fit or lose weight but by everyone.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is first of all important because it helps prepare your body for the work out session you are about to have (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.runtastic.com\/blog\/en\/the-best-stretches-for-runners-to-warm-up-and-cool-down\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). This is why most people are usually encouraged to stretch before they start working out.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stretching is also important because it increases your flexibility (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.health.harvard.edu\/staying-healthy\/the-importance-of-stretching\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Being flexible is always a good thing. When you are flexible you can do certain things that people who are not so flexible can\u2019t do without the risk of injuries. Flexibility also helps make every day tasks easier.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It helps relax tired muscles. This is particularly helpful if you have to go back to the gym the next day. You don\u2019t want to have tired muscles. That is why you are always encouraged to stretch after a workout.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/types-of-stretches\/\">Types Of Stretches To Loosen Up Your Body From Head To Toe<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=933&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Stretching_For_Weight_Loss\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4887.png\" alt=\"stretching for weight loss\" width=\"892\" height=\"502\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Some_More_Stretching_Benefits\"><\/span>Some More Stretching Benefits<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stretching helps improve the range of motion of your joints (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health\/benefits-of-stretching\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). This is very important as it helps to keep you mobile.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It helps promote a better posture. A better posture is something we all want. When you have a good posture you are more confident<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Can you imagine that the only thing that has been standing between you and a good posture is your lack of stretching? Why don\u2019t you pull out that mat and get to stretching.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stretching helps prevent injuries (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.acefitness.org\/education-and-resources\/lifestyle\/blog\/5107\/top-10-benefits-of-stretching\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Injuries are likely to happen if your muscles and joints are tight. Stretching helps warm up muscles and joints and makes them looser. Loose muscles and joints<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> have a less likelihood of g<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">etting injured.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The best part about stretching is that it can be done anywhere, at any time and needs no equipment. This means you don\u2019t have an excuse as to why you haven\u2019t been stretching.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<style type=\"text\/css\"><!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--><\/style>\n<p><strong>Intense sweat sessions, working weight loss tips, lip-smacking recipes come in one package with the BetterMe app. And all of it is at your fingertips, <a class=\"in-cell-link\" href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=933&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Stretching_For_Weight_Loss\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">start transforming your life<\/a> now!<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=933&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Stretching_For_Weight_Loss\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4431.png\" alt=\"stretching for weight loss\" width=\"892\" height=\"502\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Essentials_To_Stretching_Correctly\"><\/span><b>Essentials To Stretching Correctly<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I know you are wondering if there is a wrong way to stretch. Yes, there is and maybe the reason you haven\u2019t been getting the desired results is because you\u2019ve been stretching wrongly. Here are top 6 stretching essentials:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_You_Should_Target_The_Major_Muscle_Groups_When_Stretching\"><\/span><b>1. You Should Target The Major Muscle Groups When Stretching<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you know the major muscles groups in your body? If not, you are in the right place. The upper body, the midsection and the lower body each have a couple of muscles you should stretch. Here are all the various major muscles and where they are located.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Upper_Body_Muscles_15\"><\/span><b>Upper Body Muscles<\/b><strong> (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.exercise.com\/learn\/what-are-the-major-muscle-groups-for-weight-training\/\">15<\/a>)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Biceps &#8211; These muscles are located at the front of your upper arm <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bodybuilding.com\/content\/the-gig-7-muscle-groups.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Triceps &#8211; These muscles are opposite the biceps. They are found at the back of your arm <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bodybuilding.com\/content\/the-gig-7-muscle-groups.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Deltoids &#8211; These muscles are located on the cap of your shoulder.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rhomboids &#8211; These muscles are located between your shoulder blades.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pectoralis major &#8211; These are the muscles that cover your chest. They are commonly known as the pecs.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trapezius muscles &#8211; They are located on the upper part of your back. They are also referred to as the traps.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Latissimus dorsi &#8211; They are located on the middle portion of your back.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=933&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Stretching_For_Weight_Loss\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/8-2.png\" alt=\"stretching for weight loss\" width=\"893\" height=\"502\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Midsection_Muscles_15\"><\/span><b>Midsection Muscles<\/b><strong> (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.exercise.com\/learn\/what-are-the-major-muscle-groups-for-weight-training\/\">15<\/a>)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When these muscles are toned, they are referred to as abs or six packs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lower_Body_Muscles_15\"><\/span><b>Lower Body Muscles <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>(<\/strong><\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.exercise.com\/learn\/what-are-the-major-muscle-groups-for-weight-training\/\">15<\/a>)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Quadriceps &#8211; These muscles are located at the front of your thighs. They are commonly referred to as quads.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Glutes &#8211; These are the muscles that cover your buttocks. They are commonly known as the glutes.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hamstrings &#8211; These muscles are located at the back of your thighs.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adductors &#8211; These are the muscles of your inner hips<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Abductors &#8211; These are the muscles of your outer hips.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since you know all the major muscle groups and where they are located, when working out, make sure you focus on them. You should also make sure to stretch the muscles and joints you oftenly use when working, playing, walking etc.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=933&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Stretching_For_Weight_Loss\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/7-4.jpg\" alt=\"stretching for weight loss\" width=\"892\" height=\"502\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_You_Should_Warm_Up_First\"><\/span><b>2. You Should Warm Up First<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stretching your muscles when they are cold increases the chances of getting injured <\/span>(<a href=\"https:\/\/diet.mayoclinic.org\/diet\/move\/flexibility-better-health\">3<\/a>). Before stretching, you should warm up by walking while gently pumping your arms. Another way to warm your muscles is to do your favourite exercise at low intensity for at least five minutes. When your muscles are warm, start stretching slowly and gently.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_You_Should_Carry_Out_Each_Stretch_For_At_Least_Thirty_Seconds\"><\/span><b>3. You Should Carry Out Each Stretch For At Least Thirty Seconds<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is important to note that it takes time to lengthen tissues safely (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/diet.mayoclinic.org\/diet\/move\/flexibility-better-health\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Holding your stretches for at least thirty seconds and at most sixty seconds\u00a0 for muscles that are really tight should work perfectly. You should repeat each stretch on the other side. A single stretch is usually enough for most muscle groups.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=933&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Stretching_For_Weight_Loss\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Frame-3851.png\" alt=\"stretching for weight loss\" width=\"892\" height=\"502\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_You_Should_Not_Bounce_When_Stretching\"><\/span><b>4. You Should Not Bounce When Stretching<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you bounce as you stretch, you move your muscles from the stretch position. This does not allow your muscles to relax. This then makes you less flexible and more prone to pain. When stretching, hold your position (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/fitness\/in-depth\/stretching\/art-20047931\">7<\/a>).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Stretching_Should_Be_Pain-Free\"><\/span><b>5. Stretching Should Be Pain-Free<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When stretching, you should expect to feel tension. If that tension turns to hurting, you should take this as a sign that you\u2019ve gone too far. You should relax until you are back to the point where it does not hurt. Hold it there and continue with your stretching (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gundersenhealth.org\/health-wellness\/move\/what-are-the-different-types-of-stretches\/\">14<\/a>).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_You_Should_Relax_And_Breath_Freely\"><\/span><b>6. <\/b>You Should Relax And Breath Freely<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is important to breathe while stretching. I know you might be tempted to hold your breath but you shouldn&#8217;t (<a href=\"https:\/\/diet.mayoclinic.org\/diet\/move\/flexibility-better-health\">3<\/a>).<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=933&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Stretching_For_Weight_Loss\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Frame-4250.png\" alt=\"stretching for weight loss\" width=\"892\" height=\"502\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Does_Stretching_Help_You_Lose_Weight\"><\/span><b>How Does Stretching Help You Lose Weight?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Weight loss as discussed earlier involves changing your lifestyle. This means changing from eating anything you want at any time to having a healthy diet. This means changing from sitting on the coach the whole day to joining the gym. It also means incorporating new things like stretching into your lifestyle.\u00a0 With that said, do you think stretching is enough to help you lose weight?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First and foremost, you need to know stretching will help you lose more weight than sitting on the coach the whole day. Let us see how much weight you would lose from stretching.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Calories_Burned_From_Stretching\"><\/span><b>Calories Burned From Stretching<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/stretching-for-swimmers\/\">Stretching<\/a> does not make you lose a lot of calories. If you want to lose more calories you should try more active exercises. In order for stretching to trigger loss of calories it should be long and vigorous. Here are examples of how much weight you would lose from stretching:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are one hundred and twenty five pounds, you are likely to burn around seventy calories from performing a thirty minute stretching routine. If you are one hundred and fifty pounds, you are likely to burn eighty five calories from performing a thirty minute stretching exercise. If you are two hundred pounds, you are likely to lose one hundred and thirteen calories from a thirty minute stretching routine (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.verywellfit.com\/how-stretching-can-help-you-lose-weight-3495386#citation-4\">8<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.livestrong.com\/article\/438404-does-stretching-burn-calories\/\">2<\/a>).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The question that arises is, isn\u2019t that the same number of calories you would lose while seated down doing nothing? The answer is no. If you are one hundred and fifty pounds, you would lose thirty four calories from sitting down for thirty minutes. That is about one calorie per minute. A person who is one hundred and twenty five pounds is likely to burn twenty eight calories from sitting down quietly for thirty minutes. If you are two hundred pounds, you are likely to burn forty five calories from sitting down for thirty minutes (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.verywellfit.com\/how-stretching-can-help-you-lose-weight-3495386#citation-4\">8<\/a>).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other than losing weight directly from stretching, here are some more benefits of stretching for weight loss.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=933&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Stretching_For_Weight_Loss\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Frame-3662.png\" alt=\"stretching for weight loss\" width=\"892\" height=\"502\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stretching_For_Good_Sleep\"><\/span><b>Stretching For Good Sleep<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Quality sleep is important for managing your weight. When you sleep better you feel better, that is something we can all agree on. The purpose is not just to sleep longer, but the quality of sleep to be better. An adult human being requires between seven to nine hours of quality sleep. Sleep has\u00a0 many benefits to a human being. For instance, quality sleep helps boost your immunity. A stronger immune system helps reduce your chances of getting sick. To add to that, sleep also helps lower your chances of getting serious health issues like diabetes, and heart diseases. Sleep also helps one reach and maintain a healthy weight.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not getting enough quality sleep disrupts your hormones. This in turn messes with your body\u2019s appetite signals causing you to overeat and not feel satisfied. Chronic insomnia is also associated with gaining weight and even obesity. How then does stretching help with this?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stretching promotes a healthy sleeping pattern by helping your body relax as well as reducing the tension in your body. Once you are relaxed, it is easy for you to have good quality sleep.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=933&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Stretching_For_Weight_Loss\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4458.png\" alt=\"stretching for weight loss\" width=\"892\" height=\"502\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stretching_For_Stress_Reduction\"><\/span><b>Stretching For Stress Reduction<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stress is a weight-loss inhibitor. When you are stressed, cortisol, which is the hormone associated with stress, is released. This can help trigger weight gain. How does this happen? Everytime you are stressed, adrenaline and cortisol are released to the bloodstream. The process of releasing these two hormones requires glucose. When you stop being stressed, you have to replenish the glucose that was used, and hence you find yourself eating more.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How does stretching help with this? Stretching helps to get your blood pumping, but not in a way that increases your adrenaline. Breathing and stretching exercises for weight loss help improve your mood and lower your stress level. Stretching for weight loss is particularly helpful to people who are trying to get rid of emotional eating. Next time you feel stressed, instead of rushing to the refrigerator, pull out your mat and do some stretching exercises.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stretching_Improves_Non-Exercise_Activity_Thermogenesis\"><\/span><b>Stretching Improves Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is important to go to the gym and work out. This helps you cut down those extra calories and in turn reduce your weight. Although working out is essential, non-exercise activities also contribute to your weightloss journey as you lose calories through them. Non-exercise activities are the normal activities you do from day to day. An example could be walking to and from your car, or moving from your work desk to the water dispenser and all other movements you make during the day. You are likely to move a little bit more and to move comfortably if your joints and limbs feel good. Stretching helps to keep you active and helps increase your range of motion. This in turn helps you burn more calories through non-exercise activities.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-often-should-you-stretch\/\">How Often Should You Stretch To Enjoy The Benefits Associated With Stretching<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=933&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Stretching_For_Weight_Loss\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Frame-3914.png\" alt=\"stretching for weight loss\" width=\"892\" height=\"502\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stretchings_Helps_You_Have_More_Effective_Workouts\"><\/span><b>Stretchings Helps You Have More Effective Workouts<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exercises are more effective when they are performed continuously, regularly and fully. This applies to all kinds of exercises from cardio to resistance training. Stretching helps keep your body active. It also helps reduce injuries that occur from training. Stretching helps keep your body in top shape so that you can burn more calories while working out. It also helps you spend less time recovering from injuries and soreness (<a href=\"https:\/\/theconversation.com\/why-stretching-is-still-important-for-weight-loss-and-exercise-97814\">16<\/a>).<\/span><\/p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\"><!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--><\/style>\n<p><strong>Whether you\u2019re looking to simply pep up your fitness routine, jazz up your diet with mouth-watering low-calorie recipes or want to get your act together and significantly drop that number on your scale \u2013 BetterMe app has got you covered! <a class=\"in-cell-link\" href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=933&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Stretching_For_Weight_Loss\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Improve your body<\/a> and revamp your life with us!<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stretching_Exercises_For_Weight_Loss\"><\/span><b>Stretching Exercises For Weight Loss<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Highlighted below are some stretching exercises you can try and instructions on how to do them effectively.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Triangle\"><\/span><b>The Triangle<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This stretching exercise targets your legs, the obliques, your hips, your shoulders, as well as your chest (<a href=\"https:\/\/brightside.me\/inspiration-health\/12-stretches-you-can-do-at-home-to-burn-fat-471060\/\">1<\/a>).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to do it:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The first thing to do is to stand on your mat with your feet spread apart. Your feet should at least be four feet apart.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The next thing to do is to turn your left foot forty five degrees and to turn your right foot ninety degrees.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hold your arms parallel to the floor and start stretching to the left, as if you were trying to reach for something.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Breath out and bend your body to the left, so that your left hand could touch your ankle<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stretch your right hand towards the ceiling.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hold this position for about thirty to thirty five seconds.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=933&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Stretching_For_Weight_Loss\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Frame-3852.png\" alt=\"stretching for weight loss\" width=\"893\" height=\"502\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"mceTemp\"><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Cobra\"><\/span><b>The Cobra<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This exercise works your shoulders, your back, your chest, your abs, your hips and your obliques (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.timesnownews.com\/health\/article\/weight-loss-three-super-effective-yoga-stretches-to-burn-belly-fat-fast\/226464\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to do it:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Firstly, stretch your hands at your sides and lie down on your mat with your feet together.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lift your upper body.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lean your head back.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hold this position for about twenty to thirty seconds.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Inner_Thigh_Stretch\"><\/span><b>The Inner Thigh Stretch<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This stretching exercise targets your inner thighs and your groin muscles (<a href=\"https:\/\/brightside.me\/inspiration-health\/12-stretches-you-can-do-at-home-to-burn-fat-471060\/\">1<\/a>).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to do it:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The first thing you need to do is to sit on your mat with your back straight<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Secondly, bring the soles of your feet together, drop you knees out to the sides.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Using your hands, slightly press your knees towards the floor until you start feeling a gentle stretch<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hold that position for about twenty five to thirty seconds.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=933&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Stretching_For_Weight_Loss\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/3-1-4.jpg\" alt=\"stretching for weight loss\" width=\"893\" height=\"502\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Downward_Dog\"><\/span><b>The Downward Dog<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This stretching exercise focuses on your legs, your hips, your back, your shoulders, and your arms (<a href=\"https:\/\/livehealthy.chron.com\/stretching-exercises-older-people-lose-weight-5262.html\">6<\/a>).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to do it:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You start while you are on your hands and knees.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Breath out as you straighten your arms and your knees.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Press your heels towards the floor and face your head towards your feet.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hold that position for about fifteen to twenty seconds.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Seated_Twist\"><\/span><b>The Seated Twist<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This stretching exercise targets your back, your abs, and your obliques (<a href=\"https:\/\/brightside.me\/inspiration-health\/12-stretches-you-can-do-at-home-to-burn-fat-471060\/\">1<\/a>).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to do it:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sit down on your mat. Stretch one of your legs in front of you. Bend the other at the knee and cross it over the other one.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Twist your body towards the bent knee.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep twisting your body and hold that position for about twenty to thirty seconds.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=933&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Stretching_For_Weight_Loss\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Frame-3521.png\" alt=\"stretching for weight loss\" width=\"893\" height=\"502\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Bow\"><\/span><b>The Bow<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This stretching exercise targets your abs, your back, and your hips (<a href=\"https:\/\/brightside.me\/inspiration-health\/12-stretches-you-can-do-at-home-to-burn-fat-471060\/\">1<\/a>).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to do it:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Firstly, lie down on your stomach and stretch your arms back and up.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Then bend your knees and hold your ankles with your hands.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Then make sure to keep the tops of your shoulders away from your ears.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hold this position for about twenty to thirty seconds.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tricep_Stretch\"><\/span><b>Tricep Stretch<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This stretching exercise targets your back, your shoulders, your triceps, and even your abs (<a href=\"https:\/\/brightside.me\/inspiration-health\/12-stretches-you-can-do-at-home-to-burn-fat-471060\/\">1<\/a>).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to do it:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First stand tall, with your feet apart, and stretch your arms upwards.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Then bend your right elbow and hold the elbow with your left hand.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gently pull the elbow towards your head.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hold this position for fifteen to twenty seconds.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After the time has elapsed, repeat the process with the other arm.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=933&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Stretching_For_Weight_Loss\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Frame-4067.png\" alt=\"stretching for weight loss\" width=\"893\" height=\"502\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Warrior\"><\/span><b>The Warrior<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This stretching exercise targets your hips, your back, and your abs (<a href=\"https:\/\/brightside.me\/inspiration-health\/12-stretches-you-can-do-at-home-to-burn-fat-471060\/\">1<\/a>).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to do it:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From a standing position make a big step with your left foot towards the back of your mat. Rotate your left foot forty five degrees towards the center of the mat.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bend your right foot ninety degrees, so that your knee is exactly above your ankle. Keep your back leg straight.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Raise your arms towards the ceiling;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hold this position for about twenty five to thirty seconds.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After the time has elapsed, repeat the process with the other leg.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Knees_Stretch\"><\/span><b>Knees Stretch<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This stretching exercise targets your upper, middle, and lower back muscles (<a href=\"https:\/\/brightside.me\/inspiration-health\/12-stretches-you-can-do-at-home-to-burn-fat-471060\/\">1<\/a>).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to do it:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lie on your back, then bend both knees and hold them with your arms.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bring your knees towards your chest until you feel a gentle stretch.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hold this pose for twenty five to thirty seconds.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Bridge\"><\/span><b>The Bridge<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This stretching exercise targets your hips, your glutes, your legs, and your abs (<a href=\"https:\/\/brightside.me\/inspiration-health\/12-stretches-you-can-do-at-home-to-burn-fat-471060\/\">1<\/a>).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to do it:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lie down on your back, with your arms stretched at your sides, and your knees bent at ninety degrees.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Slowly lift your body upwards.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Press your shoulders\/upper back to the floor.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hold this position for about ten to fifteen seconds.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=933&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Stretching_For_Weight_Loss\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Frame-3878.png\" alt=\"stretching for weight loss\" width=\"893\" height=\"502\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Sitting_Side_Bend\"><\/span><b>The Sitting Side Bend<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This stretching exercise targets your obliques, your back, your abs, and your shoulders (<a href=\"https:\/\/brightside.me\/inspiration-health\/12-stretches-you-can-do-at-home-to-burn-fat-471060\/\">1<\/a>).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to do it:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sit on your mat with your legs crossed, or you may sit on a chair if it&#8217;s more comfortable for you.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lift your left arm straight above your head, lean it to the left.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do this until you feel a gentle stretch in your left side.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hold this position for ten to fifteen seconds.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After the time has elapsed, repeat the process with the other side.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Side_Lunge\"><\/span><b>The Side Lunge<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This stretching exercise targets your hip flexors, your quads, and your hamstrings (<a href=\"https:\/\/brightside.me\/inspiration-health\/12-stretches-you-can-do-at-home-to-burn-fat-471060\/\">1<\/a>).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to do it:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lunge your right leg to the side, until the knee is bent at an angle of ninety degrees.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your left leg should be extended towards the left side, and your left foot should be on the floor.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lean your upper body slightly 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It is not a substitute for professional advice or help and should not be relied on to make decisions of any kind. A licensed physician should be consulted for diagnosis and treatment of any medical conditions. Any action you take upon the information presented in this<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SOURCES\"><\/span><b>SOURCES:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/brightside.me\/inspiration-health\/12-stretches-you-can-do-at-home-to-burn-fat-471060\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12 Stretches You Can Do at Home to Burn Fat <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(n.d., brightside.me)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.livestrong.com\/article\/438404-does-stretching-burn-calories\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Does Stretching Burn Calories?<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2019, livestrong.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/diet.mayoclinic.org\/diet\/move\/flexibility-better-health\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flexibility: Stretch your way to better health<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (n.d., mayoclinic.org)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health\/fitness-exercise-stretching#beginner's-stretches\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stretching<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2018, healthline.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health\/benefits-of-stretching\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stretching: 9 Benefits, Plus Safety Tips and How to Start<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2019, healthline.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/livehealthy.chron.com\/stretching-exercises-older-people-lose-weight-5262.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stretching Exercises for Older People to Lose Weight<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (n.d., livehealthy.chron.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/fitness\/in-depth\/stretching\/art-20047931\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stretching: Focus on flexibility<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> ( n.d., mayoclinic.org)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.verywellfit.com\/how-stretching-can-help-you-lose-weight-3495386#citation-4\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stretching for Weight Loss<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2020, verywellfit.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.runtastic.com\/blog\/en\/the-best-stretches-for-runners-to-warm-up-and-cool-down\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">THE BEST STRETCHES FOR RUNNERS TO WARM UP AND COOL DOWN<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2019, runtastic.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bodybuilding.com\/content\/the-gig-7-muscle-groups.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Big 7 Muscle Groups!<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2019, bodybuilding.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.health.harvard.edu\/staying-healthy\/the-importance-of-stretching\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The importance of stretching<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (n.d. health.harvard.edu)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.acefitness.org\/education-and-resources\/lifestyle\/blog\/5107\/top-10-benefits-of-stretching\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Top 10 Benefits of Stretching<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2014, acefitness.org)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.timesnownews.com\/health\/article\/weight-loss-three-super-effective-yoga-stretches-to-burn-belly-fat-fast\/226464\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Weight loss: Three super effective Yoga stretches to burn belly fat<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2018, timesnownews.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gundersenhealth.org\/health-wellness\/move\/what-are-the-different-types-of-stretches\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What are the different types of stretches? <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(n.d., gundersenhealth.org)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.exercise.com\/learn\/what-are-the-major-muscle-groups-for-weight-training\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">WHAT ARE THE MAJOR MUSCLE GROUPS FOR WEIGHT TRAINING?<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (n.d., exercise.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theconversation.com\/why-stretching-is-still-important-for-weight-loss-and-exercise-97814\">Why stretching is (still) important for weight loss and exercise<\/a> (2018, theconversation.com)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Stretching For Weight Loss Can you really stretch your way to your perfect weight? 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