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5 Stretches Every Woman Should Be Doing

Working on flexibility is the most important thing you're not doing. These exercises are a great way to get started.
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Vastus Lateralis Release
Lie on left side using forearms as support and place a foam roller under left thigh. Roll for 30 seconds, moving from base of hip to top of knee. If you find a tender spot, stop, bend knee at a 90-degree angle then straighten. Repeat motion for 15 seconds at each tender spot. Repeat on right side.
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From the November 2015 issue of O, The Oprah Magazine
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