A January 2021 study by the University of Saskatchewan said, "Everyone thinks that stretching is just about stretching your muscles…But when you stretch your muscles, you're also stretching all the blood vessels that feed into the muscle, including all the arteries. If you reduce the stiffness in your arteries, there's less resistance to blood flow,”
The research found that stretching was better than walking.
"I don't want people to come away from our research thinking they shouldn't be doing some form of aerobic activity. Things like walking, biking, or cross- country skiing all have a positive effect on body fat, cholesterol levels, and blood sugar."
"When you're relaxing in the evening, instead of just sitting on the couch, you can get down on the floor and stretch while you're watching TV,"