Long Day? Stretch it Out!
Author: Shannon Miller Lifestyle
After a long day of holding the baby, doing yard work, or sitting at a desk, some stretching can be the best thing for your body.
Get some relaxing relief with these great stretches! You can find more in our easy-to-travel book Shannon Miller Stretching To-Go.
Wide Arm Chest Stretch
- Stand with your back straight, pulling up with your posture.
- Brings arms out to side, horizontal to the floor.
- Palms are flat, facing forward.
- Stretch arms backward, feeling the stretch through your chest.
- Hold 15-30 seconds.
Neck Rolls
- Stand or sit up nice and tall.
- Slowly drop your chin toward your chest.
- Roll your head slowly clockwise.
- Focus on dropping your shoulders and stretching your ear toward each shoulder.
- Repeat moving counterclockwise.
- 3 slow repetitions in each direction.
Upper Back Stretch
- Interlock your fingers in front of you, palms facing toward you or away.
- Hands should be shoulder height as you push forward and round your upper back.
- Feel the stretch primarily in your upper middle back.
- Hold 15-30 seconds.