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Stretching for Seniors

Some common mistakes that people make when they start out stretching:

Holding your breath. This causes muscles to tense up and become difficult to stretch. Breathe deeply using the belly breathing technique to relax muscles and increase circulation
Forgetting to warm up. Walker likens this to stretching old, dry rubber bands. They don’t stretch very far and may snap. Take five minutes to warm up your muscles
Stretching an injury. If injured, there should not be any stretching done for the first 72 hours
Stretching to the point of pain. When we stretch too hard, our muscles employ a built-in safety reflex. They naturally contract to get away and protect the body from the pain
Not holding the stretch long enough. Holding the position for just a few seconds may feel like a stretch, but it isn’t long enough for the muscle to relax and lengthen

It's never too late to get yourself active!

Stretching is an important part of maintaining our body and general well-being as we progress into our later years of life. A regular stretching routine can be done anywhere and at any time of the day. Stretching before and after exercise and strenuous activity is a no-brainer. One of the goals in putting together this book of stretches was to provide a resource for older adults. The stretches in each chapter can be mixed and matched to fit your personal fitness goal and individual needs.

Allows for greater movement in joints
Improves posture
Helps to release muscle tension and soreness
Reduces the risk of injury
Reduces overall stress in the body
Creates more efficient joint movement which makes movements require less energy


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