Three easy morning exercises — an A-B-C routine of arm sweeps, backbend, and chair pose — can help ease morning stiffness. This also works well during the day if you spend too much time sitting.
Stretching at home could save you money and time. These tips can help you get the most out of at-home morning stretches or other flexibility routines.
Warm-up muscles first. Much like taffy, muscles stretch more easily when warm.
Feel no pain. Stretch only to the point of mild tension, never to the point of pain.
Focus on the muscle being stretched. One side of your body often is tighter than the other. Work on balancing this over time.
Breathe. Breathe comfortably while stretching rather than holding your breath.
Practice often. You’ll make the best flexibility gains if you stretch frequently — daily, or on as many days of the week as possible. At the very least, try to do stretches two or three times a week.
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