Stretches for every scenario. You might know the names of a few of your favorite stretches, but do you know… Read More "The Four Types of Stretches and Their Benefits"
Is it Safe to Stretch with Pain?
Depending on the pain, stretching can help or it can harm. When pain sets in, the first thing many of… Read More "Is it Safe to Stretch with Pain?"
Why Learn the Splits?
Reasons that don’t involve joining the circus. Dancers, acrobats and martial artists all spend a great deal of time perfecting… Read More "Why Learn the Splits?"
Overstretching & How to Avoid It
Are you overstretching? How to recognize it, and what to do if an injury happens. You’re in the zone, sinking… Read More "Overstretching & How to Avoid It"
Bringing Strength to Your Flexibility Practice
Take your flexibility to a new level. At Flexibility with Vera, we (unsurprisingly!) spend most of our time discussing the… Read More "Bringing Strength to Your Flexibility Practice"
The Benefits of Flexibility Training on Posture
Are you ready to stand tall? Having good posture is an essential part of wellness, but it’s something that many… Read More "The Benefits of Flexibility Training on Posture"
How to Deal with a Flexibility Plateau
Has your progress slowly grinded to a halt? It can be incredibly frustrating to reach a plateau in your flexibility… Read More "How to Deal with a Flexibility Plateau"
How Often Should You Stretch to See Results?
A little goes a long way. Stretching is like watering your plants; It doesn’t take long, and you can certainly… Read More "How Often Should You Stretch to See Results?"
Can Anybody Do the Splits?
In the wise words of Shakira, our hips don’t lie. Many of us grew up with the assumption that if… Read More "Can Anybody Do the Splits?"
Why We Care About the Hips So Much
It’s all Connected. Walking, jumping, standing. Our hips are responsible for so many of the movements we do both in… Read More "Why We Care About the Hips So Much"