| Stretching has many advantages for all different | | | | To begin with, try walking for five to ten minutes |
| age groups. Stretching helps in relaxation, and | | | | beforehand to warm up the muscles. Warming up |
| much flexibility can be gained from stretching on a | | | | is extremely important to prevent injury to joints |
| regular basis. Normally, stretching is done before | | | | and muscles. For each stretch, hold it for 10 to 30 |
| and after exercises to warm up and soothe our | | | | seconds and repeat one or two times. |
| muscles. However, stretching for seniors is a | | | | There are different types of stretches like |
| whole other story which you will discover after | | | | hamstring stretch. In this stretch try sitting down |
| reading the following. | | | | with a chair in front of you. Put one leg up on the |
| As their age grows, senior citizens show slowing | | | | chair and lean forward, keeping the back straight. |
| down of movements and even give up their | | | | Next type of stretch is the back stretch. For this |
| regular exercise routine to avoid injury and falls. | | | | interlace your fingers and extend them in front of |
| However, it is extremely important to keep the | | | | you. Put your head down and extend your arms |
| muscles strong, even when one cannot walk or | | | | further until you can feel the stretch in your back. |
| move for long periods of time. That's where | | | | Next is torso stretch. For this sit with your arms |
| stretching for seniors is very beneficial. Stretching | | | | up, fingers interlaced and palms facing up. Slowly |
| is relaxing and soothing, and can help strengthen | | | | and gently lean to one side. Hold when you feel |
| muscles and improve joints. | | | | the stretch. Then, lean to the other side and |
| Following are 6 types of stretches for senior | | | | repeat it 2-3 times. |
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