Introduction
Stretching is one of the most important habits you can incorporate into your life regardless of your current mobility. Stretching is key to keeping your body younger, it helps stave off aches and pains, gets your blood circulating better and brings about a whole feeling of ease in your movements.
Stretching can be done standing, sitting and it can even be done laying down. The best part of stretching is that pretty much anyone can do it and it is super easy to incorporate into your daily routine.
With that in mind, this session is devoted to stretches that are mainly done seated and are a fantastic entry point into the world of mobility and exercise. So, grab a sturdy chair, a towel for padding and let’s stretch!
Follow along with the video:
1. Neck
- Neck Circles
- Ear To Shoulder
- Behind the Back
- Chin to Chest to sky with external arm rotation (hitchhiker)
2. Arms and Shoulders
- Shoulder Shrugs
- Arm Circles, small to large, reverse
- Crossover Shoulder
- Hands Behind Head
- Camel Pose
3.Back
- Side Stretch
- Seated Hip Flexor
- Rotating Hip (standing)
Conclusion
Stretching is a great way to start you down the path to better mobility and a healthier lifestyle. No one ever said that you need to be super mobile right from the beginning. Start small, do it at your own pace and gradually build your way up. Make it a daily habit and you will soon reap the rewards.
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Rhonda Koerner
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Soft, slow and therapeutic stretching focusing on all areas of the back. Recommended for anyone who sits for long periods of time.
Soft, slow and therapeutic stretching focusing on all areas of the back. Recommended for anyone who sits for long periods of time.