Common muscles that tighten up are hip flexors, chest (pecs), hamstrings (back of legs), lats (back) and neck.

Spend ten minutes a day stretching these muscles and eventually you will notice a difference.

A specific postural assessment by a personal trainer will help him/her write a specific stretching programme for you.

Yoga, pilates and body balance improve flexibility, tighten the abdominal region and improve core stability and strength.

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