Stretch and Surrender: #36 Lying Hamstring Stretch With Towel

Benefits: Stretches the hamstring muscles.

METHOD: Lie on your back. Bend your right knee and loop a towel around the sole of your foot(between the arch and the ball of the foot). Straighten and raise your leg to an angle where you feel a stretch in the hamstring. Don't overstretch! Hold for 15-30 seconds. Release the towel: drop your leg to the floor. Repeat with your other leg. Alternate 3 to 5 times on each side.

Tip: This stretch is beneficial for runners, bikers, and dancers, as well as people with sedentary lifestyles.