Hello, everybody! Good morning! I’m Coach Jennifer, and today I want to share some of my favorite daily stretches with you. These stretches are a great way to start your day, so let’s get right into it!
Stretch 1: Forward Reaching Stretch
Let’s begin with a nice big stretch forward. Reach your hands towards the wall, and if possible, try to drop them all the way down to the floor. If you’re not able to touch the floor, that’s okay! Just bring your hands to your shins with a flat back or rest them on your thighs. Hold this position for a couple of seconds to feel the stretch.
Stretch 2: Back Bend Stretch
Now, let’s transition into a back bend. Slowly come up, one vertebra at a time, with your hands reaching up towards the sky. If bending back is challenging, you can place your hands on your lower back for support. Take a deep breath as you lean back, and exhale as you stretch. This stretch helps to wake up your body and start your morning right!
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Stretch 3: Deep Squat Stretch
Next, let’s move into a deep squat. Lower yourself down, pushing your elbows against your knees. If it’s early in the morning and you prefer a gentler warm-up, you can simply bend your knees while standing. But if you’re up for it, join me in a deep squat and hold this position for a few seconds. Great job!
I would love to know which stretches are your favorites too! Share them with me in the comments below. I’m always curious to discover new stretches that work wonders for different people.
Stretch 4: Lunge for Hip Flexor Stretch (Side 1)
Now, let’s focus on stretching our hip flexors. Turn to the side and drop one knee down into a lunge position. Push your hips forward to feel the stretch in your hip flexor. You can place your hands on your knees for support or bend over and rest one hand on the ground for balance. Take your time and find what works best for you.
Stretch 5: Side Stretch (Side 1)
From the lunge position, reach one arm up and stretch towards the side. This movement helps to wake up your body and loosen up any tension. Take a deep breath in and exhale as you stretch. Fantastic!
Stretch 6: Lunge for Hip Flexor Stretch (Side 2)
Now, let’s switch to the other side. Bring the opposite knee down into a lunge position, again focusing on stretching the hip flexors. Remember, everyone’s body is different, and one side might feel tighter than the other. Embrace it and do what feels good for your body.
Stretch 7: Side Stretch (Side 2)
Similar to the previous side stretch, reach one arm up and stretch towards the side. Feel free to place your hand on the ground for extra support. Take a deep breath, and as you exhale, enjoy the stretch. Well done!
Incorporating Daily Stretches
That concludes my daily stretches routine. I hope you enjoyed these stretches as much as I do! Remember, the key is to listen to your body and do what feels good for you. Stretching is not about judging yourself; it’s about taking care of your body and starting your day off right.
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