Feel better with 5 minutes of stretching

Feel better with 5 minutes of stretching

"Stretching can contribute to improvements in overall general health: balance/stability, improved posture, smoother gait and elevated physical performance. It can also reduce pain and inflammation."

If you're feeling a bit tight or not moving enough lately, stretching for just 5 minutes today will give you a deep sense of comfort.

Here is all you need to do:

1. Just Start. No need to complicate it with what's 'optimal'.

2. Hold for 30–60 seconds (a.k.a static stretching')

3. Take a short rest period.

4. Do another 1 or 2 sets.

That's the first exercise complete. Do this for another 2 and you're good to go.

Exercises you can try: hip flexor stretch, cobra pose, pigeon pose, toe touch, thread the needle, etc.

Andrew recommends: standing quad stretch, standing hamstring, figure 4, and supine spinal twist​

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Note that you don't need to feel pain during this. It's easy and relaxing. Maybe you can set a 5-minute timer, play some music, and do it now!

I bet that you'll feel good when you're done. Hope you enjoy it.

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Here is the full explanation​