I tend to do stretching taken from typical exercise routines and a yoga sub salutation order. From standing with hands stretching upward, complete all arm and neck stretching, continue to a spine stretch to sitting positions, do leg and back stretches sitting into another spine stretch coming back up to standing. I finish with an upward stretch into the sky welcoming the day.
The exercise that comes with this program minus one’s that are to much for people with knee problems. The planks were not good on my knees
Ones I find most helpful are yoga stances - Warrior pose, Sun Salutation and Downward Dog, as well as any that involve lying on your back, therefore keeping your spine neutral (I wouldn’t be able to describe these properly).
I recommend listening to your body and do what you feel you need. Sometimes sitting and intentionally keep the spine and neck long while breathing is enough. Otherwise I focus on what I use the most, my left side gets achy from carrying my 1yo so I give my shoulder, back, hips and groin some attention
Back stretches for sure. You use your back all day non-stop regardless of the task so stretching this will help ease discomfort throughout the day.
I’d recommend stretching one’s neck, upper and lower back, hamstrings and hip reflectors. Shoulder and chests as well
I would recommend the 10 minute stretching exercises under the make me fabulous tab in this app.
It depends on the day ahead of you. For a physically demanding day I recommend doing a short routine which warms up all the muscles that will be in use. Even if it’s just chores, a light stretch goes a ĺong way preventing avoidable injury. Look into some beginner yoga routines.
I would recommend anything to move your joints and loosen your back. My back always feels tense and locked up when I first wake up. I think it wakes me up more to and makes me more inclined to move around and get active.
Cat-Cow and cobra positions are good ones if you have an office job. It stretches your back quite nicely.
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