Why I Made This App

My name is Josh and I made this app to help anyone who doesn't yet know about the power of simply stretching a muscle.

My Backstory

A labor-intensive job left me with two shoulder surgeries. Later, a desk job left me with neck and back pain. Both extremes left me with muscle and joint issues.

What Helped Me Get Back to Health

Stretching consistently, as well as bodyweight strength training, is what helped my body come back from both kinds of strain. It wasn't a gym membership where I could bench press that helped, it was focusing on increasing range of motion, and regular movement for my muscles that made a difference.

What Does The Science Say?

Stretching has been researched for many years. Stretching can improve flexibility, but science also shows that it can reduce muscle tension, reduce discomfort and pain in the spine, and help prevent muscle and joint discomfort with regular practice. It's a simple yet powerful tool for maintaining a healthy, mobile lifestyle.

Stretching can relax muscles, but it also relaxes the mind. Studies link consistent stretching with lower anxiety and less stress, and heart rate typically drops during and after a stretch.

What Does Screen Time Scrolling Do?

Like many people, "doom" scrolling was taking a toll on my mental health as well as my body. Scrolling is addictive and pollutes brain waves. When you're scrolling on a device, your brain doesn't have a chance to relax or think about what matters most to you. The overstimulation causes procrastination, device addiction, and can leave you with an empty feeling.

Mindfulness is a term that is often used together with stretching and yoga. The important thing to remember is that just 5 minutes of stretching can give you a chance to reflect on your day, think about your to-do list, think about what you really want and what's important to you. That's all mindfulness means, and it can help everyone.

Who This App Is For:

• Those of us whose bodies take a beating from how we work or play.
• Those of us in trades and labor, with desk jobs, or who drive for long periods
• Gamers and anyone on devices
• Parents or grandparents like me who want to be able to keep up with their kids or grand-kids
• Anyone who wants to get away from feeling stressed, who want to stop procrastinating, and get back to feeling like themselves
• Anyone who just wants to move better than they did last year

No prior flexibility required, and no equipment.

Get In Touch

I am a one-developer operation for this app. I read all feedback. I want to know about any stretch you want added, or about anything that broke during your experience in the app. Reach out anytime at contact@reachfurther.app.