8 Common Stretching Mistakes - Huffington Post

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Stretching is a key factor in keeping your muscles loose for exercise and preventing injuries. But are you stretching the right way? We asked the experts to find the most common stretching mistakes people make -- and how to correct them.

Yes, the number one mistake people make is forgetting to stretch in the first place. "Even professionals don't do it as religiously as we should," says Mary Jayne Johnson, Ph.D., an exercise physiologist and owner of Profound Wellness.

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Need Weight-Loss Motivation? 10 Expert Tips - LifeScript

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Celebrate little steps.

It feels great to break out the champagne after you’ve met your 6-month goal. But it’s the smaller, more frequent rewards that help you stay focused. "Small celebrations along the way make it easier to reflect on [your progress] when you feel you're not succeeding," says Mary Jayne Johnson, Ph.D., exercise physiologist and certified spokeswoman for the American Council on Exercise (ACE).

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The Truth About Trendy Power Balance Bracelets - SELF.com

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ACE-certified spokesperson and Exercise Physiologist Mary Jayne Johnson, Ph.D. sees both a dark and light side to the trend: "Generally, we don't give balance and flexibility enough credit, so, it's fortunate that at least there are products prioritizing those issues."

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