Your muscles do not run in straight lines. Are you stretching them that way? Not all muscle fibers run in a single straight line. Most of them flow in multiple directions. If you only stretch your hamstrings in one direction, you leave other muscle fibers untouched. Over time, the connective tissue surrounding those fibers (including the layers of fascia that wrap around not only the entire muscle, but all the way around every muscle bundle, fiber and cell) can begin to congeal and restrict move

Unlock your body by adding full-body stretching into your daily routine. | Essentrics Workout

Join us for a 5-Minute Stretch Break with healthy aging expert, Miranda Esmonde-White! Our connective tissue is a fascinating biological fabric that surrounds every inch of our body; every organ, nerve, bone, and muscle cell. This means that an imbalance or stiffness in one part of your connective tissue will be felt throughout the rest of your body. This mini-stretch workout will help melt away any hardened or congealed blockages within your connective tissue as you stretch and strengthen your