What stretching actually does to your body ft. Sofie Dossi

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Ever wondered, what does stretching do to your muscles and your body? What in the best way to stretch? Science has some answers.

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Creator: Dianna Cowern
Editing: Jabril Ashe
Research: Sophia Chen

Thanks to:
Sofie Dossi, Zak Dossi, and K. Michael Rowley!

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