02/11/2026
Not ‘another thing to do’… a moment to slow down 👌🏻✨
My reframe on stretching…
I love to stretch now but rewind 2 years ago - quite the opposite (it was the thing I skipped)!
I have fallen in love with stretching for how it makes you slow down and pause but also keeping your body young and moving its best! Much needed for a 30+ girly who needs to slow down 😅
Splits are a fun bonus too 🤸🏼♀️🙌🏻
Here are 5 flexibility tips that completely upgraded my routine 🤸🏼♀️
1. Hold each stretch for a full minute ✨
Giving your body time to actually release is key. Commit to at least 1 minute each stretch. That’s when the real change happens.
2. Stretch when you’re warm ✨
Cold muscles don’t love deep stretching. Start with a quick warm up (walk, treadmill, or strength session), then go into your flexibility work. You’ll move better and feel looser instantly.
3. Use your breath ✨
Inhale to prepare. Exhale to melt deeper into the stretch. Controlled breathing helps your muscles relax and allows you to safely increase your range. Don’t hold your breath - let it guide you.
4. Add micro-movements ✨
You don’t have to stay perfectly still. Small, controlled pulses or subtle shifts within the stretch can help your body explore deeper ranges of motion naturally. ❗️ Do not bounce! Think controlled pulses 👌🏻
5. Bonus tip: Stretch in the sauna ✨
If you have access to one or even a warmer spot in the house - take advantage of that heat. Warm muscles are more relaxed, which can help you ease into deeper stretches more comfortably.
SAVE for later and let me know which one helped you the most ❤️
