{
  "id": 1884467,
  "title": "Forget stretching your hamstrings — I'm a personal trainer, and this is the 3-minute alternative mobility flow I give most people",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/19/forget-stretching-your-hamstrings-im-a-personal-trainer-and-this-is",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-19T07:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Tom's Guide",
    "slug": "tom-s-guide",
    "url": "https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/workouts/forget-stretching-your-hamstrings-im-a-personal-trainer-and-this-is-the-3-minute-alternative-mobility-flow-i-give-most-people"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Instead of prescribing stretching, especially before a workout, I often recommend a quick mobility flow to improve hamstring flexibility. Hamstrings are notoriously tight and don't always respond well to static stretching, but this three-minute routine can help loosen them up. Benefits include improved blood flow and joint strength. You'll move your entire body during the flow, targeting both muscles and joints. Focus on deep, mindful breathing and avoid any painful movements. This beginner-friendly routine requires only a yoga or exercise mat.",
  "summary": "This three-minute mobility flow is a great alternative to stretching for looser hamstrings.",
  "key_points": [
    "Recommend mobility flow over static stretching",
    "Three-minute routine improves hamstring flexibility",
    "Focus on deep breathing and safe movements"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}