{"id":537,"date":"2017-10-26T03:08:43","date_gmt":"2017-10-26T03:08:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sudlatnid.com\/apps\/wp\/?p=537"},"modified":"2017-10-26T03:08:43","modified_gmt":"2017-10-26T03:08:43","slug":"12-everyday-stretches-that-will-help-you-stay-flexible-and-fit-at-any-age","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sudlatnid.com\/?p=537","title":{"rendered":"12 everyday stretches that will help you stay flexible and fit at any age"},"content":{"rendered":"

\t\t\t\t\"BI When it comes to stretching, there\u00a0are a lot of options to choose from.<\/p>\n

But what are the best everyday stretches for anyone looking to avoid sore muscles, get more\u00a0flexible, and\u00a0protect his or her muscles\u00a0from injuries<\/a>?<\/p>\n

We turned to Marilyn Moffat, a professor of physical therapy at New York University and author of “Age Defying Fitness<\/a>,” to go over some of the best basic stretches for everyone.<\/p>\n

Remember: Don’t do these stretches if they make you uncomfortable or if you<\/strong>\u00a0have existing muscle problems. Instead, consult a physical therapist.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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First things first: Get seated with good posture. Having that will help you do these stretches correctly.<\/h3>\n
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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.<\/h3>\n
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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.<\/h3>\n
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Keeping your posture solid, move through your trunk rotations, again holding 30 to 60 seconds.<\/h3>\n
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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.<\/h3>\n
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The trunk lateral flexion will give the sides of your torso a great stretch.<\/h3>\n
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Now, it’s time for a simple spine-stretching fold.<\/h3>\n
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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.<\/h3>\n
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Staying vertical, go into the classic quad stretch.<\/h3>\n
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For the heel-chord stretch, you should feel your back leg’s muscles feeling the stretch, especially along the calf.<\/h3>\n
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Now, grab a mat and lie down. Your other leg should remain firmly on the ground.<\/h3>\n
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If you have an elastic strap, use it for this leg-extension stretch to get your leg even higher.<\/h3>\n
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To finish it, stretch out the back of your thigh with this pose. If the stretch is too intense, bring the uncrossed leg out farther.<\/h3>\n
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When it comes to stretching, there\u00a0are a lot of options to choose from. But what are the best everyday stretches for anyone looking to avoid sore muscles, get more\u00a0flexible, and\u00a0protect his or her muscles\u00a0from injuries?…<\/p>\n

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