Stretching for Life (3rd Edition)

“The easiest book on stretching you will ever use!”

Your muscles are meant to move—but if you spend most of your time sitting, standing still, or just not moving enough, stiffness and soreness will creep in. While your muscles and joints won’t actually shrivel up and die, they will become tight, rigid, and prone to discomfort.

Daily inactivity leads to chronic tension, poor posture, and restricted movement. Over time, your muscles and connective tissues adapt by shortening, creating stiffness, pain, and loss of flexibility. Fascia—the body’s natural lubricant for movement—tightens up, restricting mobility and causing imbalances. But there’s good news: a simple daily stretching routine can reverse these effects, improve your posture, and help you move freely and pain-free.

This book makes stretching effortless. The routines are easy to follow, require no special equipment, and fit into any schedule. Whether you need stretches to wake up, wind down, relieve pain, or improve mobility, you’ll find them all here. Plus, as a bonus, I’ve included core-strengthening exercises, recommended 4 to 8 minute stretching routines and a special section for pregnant women.

Unbuckle your seatbelt—you’re now free to move about the world.

Cheers,
Dr. Ben Griffes