{"id":9389,"date":"2025-01-05T15:23:00","date_gmt":"2025-01-05T21:23:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.personaltrainerfood.com\/blog\/?p=9389"},"modified":"2026-02-09T07:36:09","modified_gmt":"2026-02-09T13:36:09","slug":"stretching-routine-whole-body","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.personaltrainerfood.com\/blog\/stretching-routine-whole-body\/","title":{"rendered":"8 Simple Stretches to Improve Flexibility and Relieve Stress [Infographic]"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Yes, you can feel amazing in just a few minutes by doing a simple stretching routine like the one below. Try it and see!<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11801\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.personaltrainerfood.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/iStock-519860828.jpg?resize=1254%2C837&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Try a knee to chest stretch to relieve stress; this routine from Personal Trainer Food will have you feeling relaxed in no time.\" width=\"1254\" height=\"837\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.personaltrainerfood.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/iStock-519860828.jpg?w=1254&amp;ssl=1 1254w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.personaltrainerfood.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/iStock-519860828.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.personaltrainerfood.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/iStock-519860828.jpg?resize=768%2C513&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.personaltrainerfood.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/iStock-519860828.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>How to Do This Stretching Routine<\/h2>\n<p>Our team of Certified Personal Trainers and Weight Loss Coaches recommend at least 20 minutes of walking each day for health and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.personaltrainerfood.com\/blog\/want-to-lose-weight-stop-dieting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">weight loss without dieting.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>That&#8217;s a perfect opportunity to get your stretching in after your walk. Your muscles will be warmed up and ready to go.<\/p>\n<p>We made this handy infographic for you to print off and use as a reference when you are doing your stretches. You can also read more tips and details about the exercises here.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.personaltrainerfood.com\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"pinit aligncenter wp-image-9393 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.personaltrainerfood.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/FitTipsFINAL.jpg?resize=976%2C3642&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"8 Full Body stretching routine you can do anywhere, anytime, step by step infographic from Personal Trainer Food.\" width=\"976\" height=\"3642\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.personaltrainerfood.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/FitTipsFINAL.jpg?w=976&amp;ssl=1 976w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.personaltrainerfood.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/FitTipsFINAL.jpg?resize=80%2C300&amp;ssl=1 80w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.personaltrainerfood.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/FitTipsFINAL.jpg?resize=768%2C2866&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 976px) 100vw, 976px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/personaltrainerfood.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-18466 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.personaltrainerfood.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/save30off-mp.png?resize=945%2C92&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"945\" height=\"92\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Drop us a comment below if you have any questions about this stretching routine. You can also reach out to one of our on-staff Personal Trainers at <a href=\"tel:800-273-1686\">800-273-1686<\/a> ext. 4 or by email at: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.personaltrainerfood.com\/blog\/stretching-routine-whole-body\/\">WeightLossCoach@PersonalTrainerFood.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>You can also like us on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/trainerfood\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Facebook<\/a> &#8211;ask us anything!<\/p>\n<h2>Ok, What Do You Need the Most Help With Right Now?<\/h2>\n<p>Let&#8217;s drill down and get you the facts.<\/p>\n<h3>I need help to&#8230;<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.personaltrainerfood.com\/blog\/category\/creative-food-ideas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-10523 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.personaltrainerfood.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Low-carb-weight-loss-recipes-with-words-icon.jpg?resize=299%2C299&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"514848218\" width=\"299\" height=\"299\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.personaltrainerfood.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Low-carb-weight-loss-recipes-with-words-icon.jpg?w=299&amp;ssl=1 299w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.personaltrainerfood.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Low-carb-weight-loss-recipes-with-words-icon.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.personaltrainerfood.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Low-carb-weight-loss-recipes-with-words-icon.jpg?resize=100%2C100&amp;ssl=1 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 299px) 100vw, 299px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.personaltrainerfood.com\/blog\/weight-loss-exercise-burn-fat\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-10524\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.personaltrainerfood.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Smart-Exercise-Routines-to-Burn-More-Fat-with-words-icon.jpg?resize=302%2C301&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"514848218\" width=\"302\" height=\"301\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.personaltrainerfood.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Smart-Exercise-Routines-to-Burn-More-Fat-with-words-icon.jpg?w=302&amp;ssl=1 302w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.personaltrainerfood.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Smart-Exercise-Routines-to-Burn-More-Fat-with-words-icon.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.personaltrainerfood.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Smart-Exercise-Routines-to-Burn-More-Fat-with-words-icon.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.personaltrainerfood.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Smart-Exercise-Routines-to-Burn-More-Fat-with-words-icon.jpg?resize=100%2C100&amp;ssl=1 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 302px) 100vw, 302px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.personaltrainerfood.com\/blog\/start-healthy-weight-loss\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-10522\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.personaltrainerfood.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/get-started-on-a-healthy-diet-with-words-icon.jpg?resize=299%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"514848218\" width=\"299\" height=\"300\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.personaltrainerfood.com\/blog\/lose-weight-fast\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-10521 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.personaltrainerfood.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Burn-more-fat-faster-with-words-icon.jpg?resize=302%2C299&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"514848218\" width=\"302\" height=\"299\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.personaltrainerfood.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Burn-more-fat-faster-with-words-icon.jpg?w=302&amp;ssl=1 302w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.personaltrainerfood.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Burn-more-fat-faster-with-words-icon.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.personaltrainerfood.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Burn-more-fat-faster-with-words-icon.jpg?resize=300%2C297&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.personaltrainerfood.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Burn-more-fat-faster-with-words-icon.jpg?resize=100%2C100&amp;ssl=1 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 302px) 100vw, 302px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>You might have more questions popping up as you explore. 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Copyright \u00a9 2022 Personal Trainer Food, All rights reserved.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<hr>\n<p><strong>About the Writer<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-7725\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.personaltrainerfood.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Mike-Allen_Bobblehead_125xBackground.jpg?resize=125%2C125&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"mike-allen_bobblehead_125xbackground\" width=\"125\" height=\"125\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.personaltrainerfood.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Mike-Allen_Bobblehead_125xBackground.jpg?w=125&amp;ssl=1 125w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.personaltrainerfood.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Mike-Allen_Bobblehead_125xBackground.jpg?resize=100%2C100&amp;ssl=1 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 125px) 100vw, 125px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><em>Previously a men\u2019s physique athlete, a head trainer and a nutritional consultant, Mike has dedicated his entire adult life to health and fitness. 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