That pre-workout stretch you’ve been doing since high school?

Modern science says it might be sabotaging your performance.

Turns out there are 4 types of stretching—each with its own purpose and timing.

Here’s what you need to know (and when to use each) 🧵: Let's clear up the confusion.

There are four main types of stretching:

• Static
• Dynamic
• Ballistic
• PNF

Each serves a different purpose and belongs at different times in your routine. Let’s dive in:

Your body has a hidden “sixth sense”

You use it every day, yet most people don’t even know they have it.

It’s how you can touch your nose with your eyes closed & walk without looking at your feet.

A thread on Proprioception (and how to improve it): 🧵 Proprioception comes from Latin "proprius" (one's own) + "perception".

It's literally your body's self-awareness system.

Special receptors in muscles, tendons, and joints constantly report position and movement to your brain.

Unresolved trauma isn't just stored in your mind—it lives in your body too.

Science is finally starting to understand why this happens and, even better, how we can release these trapped emotions.

Here’s how trauma gets stored in your body, and what you can do about it: First off, what is trauma?

Author & psychiatrist Dr. Bessel van der Kolk says trauma isn’t an event.

It’s how you respond to the event.

And when you’re faced with difficult and overwhelming emotions, unprocessed trauma can get stored in the mind and body.

The most powerful “bio hack” to live longer isn't:

• Cold plunges
• Red light therapy
• Fasting until you hallucinate

It’s gentle stretching.

Here’s why it’s so powerful & how to do it right: “Nearly 1/3 of the world's population is now leading a sedentary lifestyle, making it one of the most serious public health problems of our time.”

— World Health Organization

So what do we do about it?

If you’re always sitting, there’s a good chance you have Anterior Pelvic Tilt (APT).

Also known as “Donald Duck Posture”

APT causes low back pain, weak core muscles, and makes your belly stick out (even if you’re lean).

Here's how to fix it: First, what exactly is Anterior Pelvic Tilt?

In simple terms:

• Hip flexors (front of hips) become tight from sitting.
• Glutes and core muscles weaken from inactivity.
• Tight lower back muscles pull pelvis forward.

The result? Hello APT.

What’s the best sleeping position for your body?

Your posture, joint health, and sleep quality depend on it.

Let’s settle the debate once and for all—and give you a roadmap to fix your sleep posture: 🧵

(Sorry stomach sleepers…) 1/ Let’s start with the winner: Sleeping on your back

Congrats back-sleepers, you nailed it:

• Maintains neutral spine alignment
• Prevents facial wrinkles
• Least amount of joint pressure

Your chiropractor loves you. But the downside?

Luxury fitness has become a $50 billion industry.

They want you to think a flexible body requires expensive memberships and $128 leggings.

The truth? Flexibility is free—and you can have it in just 5 mins/day.

Here’s your no-nonsense guide to stretching from home: First things first—the fact that people are willing to spend big money on their health is a good thing.

Health & fitness is trending (and we love that)!

But the industry got one thing wrong…

Modern life is giving you “tech neck.”

It’s why your posture looks like a shrimp, your neck always hurts, and you look shorter than you really are.

Here’s exactly what tech neck is—and how to fix it: What is “tech neck”?

It's the neck pain and poor posture caused by constantly looking down at phones, laptops, or tablets.

The average head weighs ~10 lbs. But tilted forward just 15°, your neck supports 27 lbs of pressure.

No wonder it hurts!

Stretching doesn’t just change your body—it rewires your brain.

And science finally understands why…

Here’s why stretching is so powerful, and how it can transform your mind: The brain-body connection is stronger than we realized.

Recent neuroscience shows your movements directly shape your emotions and neural pathways.

How you move physically changes how you feel mentally.