There’s nothing better (or more important) than a good stretch before and after a workout. A fitness expert fills us in on the most effective full body stretches for targeting just about every major muscle group. 

Whether you tend to take to the pavement for a run on a Saturday morning, plan to go for a power walk after you finish work for the day, or like to hit the gym a few times a week, stretching is so important. Especially if you work out regularly, stretching is necessary if you want to optimise your performance and avoid injury.