Everyday stretches for people over 50
The 50+ fitness expert personal trainers at Vintage Fitness often notice that clients who do exercises on their own often don’t stretch. Stretching will help to ease pain and stiffness, prevent injury and feels great.
The stretches below can be done throughout the day- just make sure that you are warm.
Exercise |
Tips |
Time/Reps |
Sets |
Back Stretch
|
Kitchen sink is a great place to do this stretch |
2 minute hold |
2 |
Leg Stretch
|
Use a towel or a chair behind you if you can’t reach your shoe Keep your back straight and shoulders down |
2 minute hold |
2 |
Arm and Shoulder Stretch
|
Keep your shoulder relaxed |
2 minute hold |
2 |
Hip Stretch
|
Keep your back straight and shoulders down Will help to ease hip and lower back pain |
2 minute hold |
2 |
TOTAL |
16 mins. |
Good Luck
Erin
Vintage Fitness
Vintage Fitness is an in home personal training company in Toronto, Canada. We specialize in energizing the lives of people over 50 with exercise.
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