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Flexibility and Stretching for a Healthier You!
Rod Janz • July 29, 2024
Flexibility and Stretching for a Healthier You!
Are you ready to enhance your mobility and embrace a healthier, more flexible body? Flexibility exercises are key to staying active and pain-free, especially for those of us 50+!
Incorporate this simple stretching routine into your daily life:
- Hamstring Stretch: Sit on the floor with one leg extended and the other bent. Reach for your toes to stretch those hamstrings.
- Cat-Cow Stretch:* On all fours, alternate between arching your back (cat) and dipping it (cow) to improve spinal flexibility.
- Quad Stretch: Stand tall, grab your ankle, and gently pull it towards your glutes to stretch your quads.
- Shoulder Stretch: Cross one arm over your chest and use the other arm to press it closer to your body, stretching your shoulders.
- Hip Flexor Stretch:* In a lunge position, push your hips forward to stretch the hip flexors.
Flexibility Tips:
✅ Warm-Up: Always warm up before stretching to avoid injury.
✅ Breathe: Deep, steady breaths help you relax into each stretch.
✅ Consistency: Aim for at least 10-15 minutes of stretching daily.
✅ Listen to Your Body: Never push into pain. Stretch until you feel a gentle pull.
Flexibility and mobility are vital for maintaining a vibrant lifestyle. Let’s stretch our way to better health and unstoppable energy!
*YouTube how-to video
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