You can incorporate your stretching routines at the end of your cardio-training or resistance training workouts, or you can do it independently simply to relieve muscular tension and stress. Try to do individual stretches each hour throughout the day on a daily basis. For example, when you're sitting at your desk, take a break and do the seated chest and shoulder stretch or the seated triceps and back stretch. The more frequently you do stretches, the more limber you'll become.

The following stretch routine incorporates both stretching exercises and yoga exercises.

Table 14-5: Total Body Stretching Routine