You might associate flexibility with hitting a full split or tossing your leg behind your head. But, by textbook definition, flexible simply refers to the ability to flex or bend, often repeatedly.

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Flexibility is very important, especially as we get older. Here are some basic, everyday stretches to improve and maintain your flexibility. Business Insider has illustrated and animated the stretches ...

Practicing simple hand and wrist stretches can help prevent injury. Exercises can strengthen your wrists and keep your hands and fingers flexible. Share on Pinterest Anupong Thongchan/EyeEm/Getty ...