A stretchologist shares five static stretches to boost full-body flexibility and reduce muscle soreness

A woman performing the static stretch 'spinal twist'.

Tight hips? Stiff calves? Well, how often do you stretch? If the answer was ‘never’ you’re not alone, but it’s a simple way that you can loosen your muscles and give them some TLC.

Whereas dynamic stretching involves moving parts of your body through their full range of motion, static stretching helps to lengthen your muscles and increase flexibility when held for more extended periods.