Stretching is for everyone, even for sedentary people although it is practiced by those who exercise daily.
This practice brings several benefits and much more. Learn more and start practicing too!
What is stretching?
Stretching itself is already a kind of physical exercise. This practice involves stretching the muscles to improve flexibility and offers many other benefits.
Stretches to Do at Home
It may be more enjoyable to exercise at home. Stretching at home is easy and very quick. Check out some tips to help you get started:
1. Basic Supplement for Beginners
– Stand up straight so that your spine is straight;
– Put your hands on your hip
– Move your neck from side to side, up and down
– Rotate your neck clockwise, then counterclockwise
– Put your hands together and raise them
– Stretch as much as possible
– Lean forward and backward
2. Quick Stretch
– Put one leg in front of the other
– Bend it a little
– Move forward and backward by bending and unbending the knee
– Continue changing your hand from leg to leg as you stretch
This is the first step in a quick stretch that can be done before or after a workout or for times when you’re not in a hurry.
Exercise provides a more dynamic way to stretch, stretch and relax muscles. All you need is a mat and comfortable clothing.
3. Full Stretch
– Lying face down, place your right hand on your face
– Take your left foot against your left hand
– Hold the left foot with your left hand and stretch it for 20 seconds
– Repeat the process, changing sides
A complete stretch requires more attention and concentration. This video provides a complete exercise for the muscles.
You will stretch your neck, upper and lower limbs, and relax by breathing deeply.
4. Extension for the Column
– Lie down, take your legs to your stomach
– Take a deep breath.
This exercise is very easy and can relieve back pain. Now, if you prefer, you can perform a full back stretch with the help of the step-by-step video below.
These are exercises that you can do at home, leaning against the sofa and lying on a mat. Breathing is the main ally of this practice.
5. Stretching for Pregnant Women
– With your back straight, put both hands forward
– Close your hands, making fists
– Make slight movements by raising and lowering your fists
This exercise is the first in a series of stretches for pregnant women.
A peaceful stretching time characterises the ideal relaxation. It should occur softly while requiring minimal physical work.
The stretches offer two medical benefits by reducing pregnancy swelling during the prenatal period and providing relaxation before childbirth.
As you have seen, stretching can be done at home and simply. If you introduce it into your routine, you will reap benefits.
