Staying Healthy
A plan for flexibility
Flexibility helps you stay active and injury-free — and you don't need to do much to see and feel the benefits.
Flexibility is like the famous joke about the weather often attributed to Mark Twain: "Everyone talks about it, but no one ever does anything about it."
People understand the importance of good flexibility as they age. Flexibility keeps them active and helps them safely perform everyday movements.
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