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Stretching may not be the most exciting part of working out, but doing flexibility work is just as important for a well-rounded fitness routine as strength and cardio work. Incorporating some stretching exercises into your workout schedule will help you improve flexibility, reduce tightness, and ultimately, make your workouts more efficient and safe.

Italian Sausage Stuffed Zucchini

Ingredients

4 large zucchini, halved lengthwise
2 tsp. extra-virgin olive oil
4 links chicken sausage links, thinly sliced
1/2 c. italian breadcrumbs
3/4 c. shredded mozzarella
1/2 c. shredded fontina
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 c. chopped fresh basil

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Score zucchini (like you’re dicing an avocado) and scoop out insides into a large bowl.
In a large skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Add chicken sausage and cook until seared, 6 minutes.
Transfer to a large bowl and add breadcrumbs, 1/2 cup mozzarella, fontina, garlic, and basil.
Spoon mixture into zucchini and top with remaining 1/4 cup mozzarella.
Bake until zucchini is tender and cheese golden, 15 minutes.

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Side Lunge

Side lunges, also known as lateral lunges, can help you increase flexibility and strengthen your thigh muscles. You can also do a walking lunge to keep your body moving and help elevate your heart rate. Adding a torso twist to lunges works the abdominal muscles. Probably want to just stay a little bit higher as you get stronger you can come low and lift all the way back up. So try about 10 to 15 on each leg.

Garlic Shrimp Zucchini Pasta

Ingredients

3 tbsp. butter, divided
1 lb. medium or large shrimp, peeled and deveined
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
3 cloves garlic, minced
3/4 c. heavy cream
1/2 c. grated Parmesan
1 c. halved cherry tomatoes
3 tbsp. freshly chopped parsley
3 tbsp. large zucchini, spiralized (or about 4 cups zoodles)

Directions

In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 1 tablespoon butter. Add shrimp and season with salt and pepper. Cook until shrimp is pink and opaque, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer shrimp to a plate. (Keep juices in skillet.)
Melt remaining butter in skillet then stir in garlic. Cook until fragrant, about 1 minute, then whisk in heavy cream. Bring to simmer, then stir in Parmesan, tomatoes, and parsley. Simmer until tomatoes have softened and mixture has thickened slightly, about 3 minutes.
Return shrimp to skillet and add zucchini noodles. Toss to combine and serve immediately.

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