Simples stretches to try on National Stretching Day

National Stretching Day is observed every year on December 11 to highlight how simple daily stretching can dramatically improve overall health and quality of life. Stretching helps keep muscles flexible and strong, supports a healthy range of motion in the joints, and can reduce the risk of injury during workouts and everyday activities. Regular stretching is also linked with better posture, improved circulation, and lower stress levels, which can ease stiffness, tension headaches, and general muscle soreness. By setting aside even a few minutes on this day (and ideally every day) for gentle stretches, people of all ages can move more comfortably, feel more energized, and support long-term mobility and independence.