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Stretch, Recover, Relax: This Is How to Handle a Rest Day

Best news ever! If you want to get stronger, you have to rest. Your muscles need time to repair themselves; this is when the strengthening actually happens. Since the 2-Week Tone-Up Plan is designed to really kick your fitness game up a notch, stretching your worked muscles is really important on your chill days. Take 15 to 20 minutes to give your hard working body some TLC with this full-body stretching routine.

Here's the full routine, and do click here for a printable PDF of this stretching plan. Keep on reading for detailed explanations of each stretch.

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Active Hamstring Stretch
Standing Quad Stretch
Chest Opener With Forward Bend
IT Band Stretch
Downward Dog
Runner's Lunge
Lunge With Reach and Twist
Kneeling Quad Stretch
Seated Forward Bend
Seated Twist
Figure Four
Low Back Release
Lying Low Back Twist
Child's Pose With Reach
Shoulder Stretch
Triceps Stretch
Standing Side Bend
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