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Nearly half of Americans frequently experience stress, according to a recent Gallup poll — and if the condition goes unchecked, it can increase the risk of heart disease , high blood pressure, obesity, diabetes and other medical problems. There are some simple ways to reduce the impact of stress — starting with stretching. "Your muscles tend to contract and tighten when you are stressed, which causes all sorts of aches and pains," Walter Gjergja, the Switzerland-based co-founder and chief wellness officer at Zing Coach, a personalized fitness app, said in a statement sent to Fox News Digital.
'SADFISHING' SOCIAL MEDIA TREND COULD BE SYMPTOMATIC OF 'CONCERNING' ISSUES, SAYS PSYCHOLOGIST Stretching elongates and relaxes the muscles, relieving built-up tension, according to Gjergja. "It also increases blood flow to your muscles, delivering oxygen and nutrients while removing metabolic waste from your body — and any soreness and stiffness with it," he said. Walter Gjergja, the Switzerland-based co-founder and chief wellness officer at Zing Coach, has created a simple three-minute stretching routine exclusively for Fox News Digital.
(Walter Gjergja) Gjergja, who is trained in mindfulness and meditation, has created a simple three-minute stretching routine exclusively for Fox News Digital. A GUIDE TO BASIC STRETCHING FOR BETTER OVERALL HEALTH "When you feel your stress levels rising, don’t sit .
