Movement in the morning is a great way to get your heart pumping and start the day.

These are the best morning stretches to start with.

Well, not so much.

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Scroll down for the best morning stretches.

Lengthening your muscles doesnt just lead to looser limbs, however.

According to Brannigan, stretching first thing is also an investment in a better mood later on.

Two young women practicing ballet with a teacher in the dance hall.

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Stretching helps aid in the production of endorphins that lead to better relaxation and productivity, he says.

Say good morning to your body with a few stretching-focused videos from our favorite teachers around.

(PS: Getting out of bed for these is 100 percent optional.)

Woman doing hip exercises

This thorough-yet-fast class hits on every nook and cranny of the body.

Shell have you in and out in less than 10.

Queue up this video to start working on those deep, deep tissues.

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Youll thank yourself later.

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Woman in leggings and bra doing Lunge with Arm Extended Up pose hip opener stretch during yoga session in morning at home.

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Woman doing arm exercise without weights while sitting on mat at home.

A woman in sports clothes does yoga or gymnastics at home. Daylight. She smiles