5 Daily Exercises For Increased Flexibility

Want to increase your flexibility? Here are five exercises that can help:

Exercise 1: Standing Forward Bend

• Stand with your feet hip-width apart and slowly bend forward from your hips.

• Allow your upper body to hang down towards the floor.

• Keep your knees slightly bent and your spine long.

• Hold this position for 30 seconds and then slowly come back up.

Exercise 2: Seated Forward Bend

• Sit on the floor with your legs extended in front of you.

• Slowly bend forward from your hips and reach towards your toes.

• Keep your back straight and your chest open.

• Hold this position for 30 seconds and then slowly come back up.

Exercise 3: Cat-Cow Stretch

• Start on your hands and knees with your wrists directly under your shoulders and your knees directly under your hips.

• Inhale and arch your back, lifting your chest and tailbone towards the ceiling (Cow Pose).

• Exhale and round your back, tucking your chin towards your chest and drawing your belly button towards your spine (Cat Pose).

• Repeat this movement for 1 minute.

Exercise 4: Standing Quad Stretch

• Stand with your feet hip-width apart.

• Bend your left knee and grab your left foot with your left hand.

• Pull your foot towards your glutes, feeling a stretch in the front of your thigh.

• Hold this position for 30 seconds and then switch sides.

Exercise 5: Child's Pose

• Start on your hands and knees, then sit back on your heels.

• Lower your forehead to the floor and extend your arms in front of you.

• Relax your body and breathe deeply.

• Hold this position for 1 minute.