C1nounhealthsport
US/ˈstretʃ.ɪŋ/
UK/ˈstretʃ.ɪŋ/
exercises that make your muscles longer, to keep your body loose and flexible
In context
Always do some gentle stretching before you go for a run.
Ten minutes of stretching every morning can help reduce back pain.
The yoga class includes breathing exercises and deep stretching.
Words that go with stretching
noun + noun
- stretching exercisesThe physiotherapist gave me some stretching exercises for my neck.
adjective + noun
- gentle stretchingGentle stretching before bed helps me sleep better.
- dynamic stretchingFootball players do dynamic stretching before a match.
- static stretchingStatic stretching is best done after exercise, not before.
- regular stretchingRegular stretching keeps your joints healthy as you age.
verb + noun
- do some stretchingLet's do some stretching after this long drive.