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Stretching Exercises for Weight Loss | How Many Calories Can I Burn?

Can you ever consider stretching exercises to burn calories and weight loss? 

Stretching is traditionally known for improving flexibility and for warming up muscles before doing a workout.

From nourishing the muscles with more oxygen to providing a flexible body, stretching has innumerable benefits. 

And people often do 15-20 minutes of stretching before they begin their strenuous workout. 

But when it comes to burning calories, resistance and aerobic exercises are what steals the show. 

So, does it mean stretching is all about just preparing you to exercise or can it actually help you to lose some calories as well?

Let’s find out.

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