by Josee | Jan 18, 2021 | Blog, Health, Inspiration, Mental Health, stretching benefits
Stretching is known to increase flexibility and ease the pain. Yet, how can pain be lessened by touching our toes? For many of us, pain can be a regular occurrence. Whether it is acute or chronic pain, it can negatively impact how we live our lives. Solutions such as...
by Josee | Jan 14, 2021 | Blog, Habits, Health, Inspiration, Mental Health
When you think of forming habits, what do you think of? Is it positive or negative? Your habits might be things like scrolling on your phone late at night or even brushing your teeth when you wake up. Oxford Languages defines a habit as “a settled or regular tendency...
by Josee | Jan 11, 2021 | Blog, Health, Inspiration, Strengthening, stretching tips
Whether you’re bored from not being able to go to the gym or you just want to be able to work out at your own pace, WeStretch’s strengthening routines are perfect for you! These routines focus on strengthening with stretching, using only your body weight and various...
by Josee | Jan 5, 2021 | Blog, Chiropractor, Health, Inspiration, stretching benefits
I found out I had scoliosis when I was sixteen, but my spinal curvature had mostly fused into shape at that point. There weren’t many treatment options, apart from pain management or surgery (which was recommended against.) Since it was my understanding that...
by Josee | Dec 24, 2020 | Blog, Challenge, Health, Inspiration, stretching benefits, stretching tips
How do you demonstrate the benefits of stretching? For many, seeing is believing. I decided to put WeStretch to the test with learning the splits in a 30-day challenge! The challenge was simple. All I had to do was 10 minutes of stretching a day, focusing on one of...
by Josee | Dec 21, 2020 | Blog, User Story
WeStretch is truly for everybody and every body. In our search to discover who our “prime” users are, we have uncovered such a variety of people. From our first known user with cerebral palsy, to grandmas who have never exercised, dads with a competitive streak,...
by Josee | Dec 15, 2020 | Blog, Health, Inspiration, Mental Health, Self Care
Practice self-care! Be kind to yourself! Put yourself first! What do these phrases really mean? It’s simple: YOU need to be your own first priority. To quote the Harvard Medical School, “Airline attendants say it well: if the plane hits turbulence and the oxygen...
by Josee | Dec 7, 2020 | Blog, Health, Inspiration, Mental Health
Lockdown got you down? We’re going through stressful times and while we recognize that social distancing and other measures are there to protect us, the isolation can make us feel, well… isolated. If you are feeling that way, you’re not alone. The question...
by Josee | Nov 25, 2020 | Blog, Inspiration
We often look to athletes for advice, since they have demonstrated what it means to achieve greatness. They are often masters of focus, skill, and accomplishment. Here are some famous quotes from athletes to inspire you! Famous quotes from athletes: “Set your goals...
by Josee | Nov 24, 2020 | Blog, Inspiration, Seasonal
Getting Help to Overcome the Winter Blues Winter can be a beautiful time of year, yet for many of us, it can plant a seed of dread. It means shorter and darker days. Cold weather and heavy shoveling can dampen the brightest of spirits, and it’s often seen as a test of...
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