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Fit & Well
Fit & Well
Health
Alice Porter

Do this five-minute stretching routine while you're watching TV to bring some relief to stiff muscles

Woman leans back on couch and stretches her arms over her head.

After a long day at work, you probably can't wait to curl up on the couch and get back to whatever you're currently binge-watching. Although this might provide your brain with a break, it’s probably not doing your body any favors.

Spending too long sitting down has been linked to a number of health issues, including obesity and high blood pressure. It can also adversely affect your muscles.

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