But what are the best everyday stretches for anyone looking to avoid sore muscles, get more flexible, and protect his or her muscles from injuries?
We turned to Marilyn Moffat, a professor of physical therapy at New York University and author of “Age Defying Fitness,” to go over some of the best basic stretches for everyone.
Remember: Don’t do these stretches if they make you uncomfortable or if you have existing muscle problems. Instead, consult a physical therapist.
First things first: Get seated with good posture. Having that will help you do these stretches correctly.
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Start with some neck rotations. Be sure to hold each side for 30 to 60 seconds. This applies to all stretches.
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For the neck tilt, be sure to pull your left arm down toward the floor, either holding onto the chair or just pulling down.
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Keeping your posture solid, move through your trunk rotations, again holding 30 to 60 seconds.
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For this pose, a little bend is all you need. It’s just enough to stretch out your spine without going too far.
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The trunk lateral flexion will give the sides of your torso a great stretch.
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Now, it’s time for a simple spine-stretching fold.
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For the back-scratch stretch, be sure the top palm is facing toward the body while the bottom palm faces out.
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Staying vertical, go into the classic quad stretch.
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