Flexibility
Activities you can do from home to improve flexibility
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This series of stretching exercises from Vancouver Coastal Health targets muscles commonly affected by gardening to help prevent sore joints, muscles and injuries. Equipment needed: wall, sturdy chair.
Length: 18 minutes
This video from the National Institute on Aging features 6 stretching exercises involving simple items at home to improve flexibility throughout the body. Equipment needed: sturdy chair, towel, mat or soft floor, an exercise partner.
Length: 6 minutes
Join certified fitness leader Caroline MacLennan as she guides you through 3 passive and 3 active stretching exercises to increase mobility. Equipment needed: wall, sturdy chair.
Length: Choose stretching videos ranging from 2 to 3 minutes
This series of stretching videos for older adults is from the National Institute on Aging. The series includes 5 videos with each video targeting a different area of the body to improve overall flexibility. Equipment needed: sturdy chair, towel, mat or soft floor.
Length: 23 to 38 minutes
Follow along to these yoga videos to improve balance and increase flexibility throughout the body. Many of the exercises can be modified and performed while seated. Equipment needed: sturdy chair, mat or soft floor.
Length: 11 minutes
This video from the National Institute on Aging features 4 stretching exercises for cooling down after a workout. The video also includes instructions for modifications for varying levels of flexibility. Equipment needed: sturdy chair with arms, towel, mat or soft floor.
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This exercise routine from the National Health Service provides 4 simple stretches to promote flexibility and mobility in your neck, lower back, and calf muscles. There is also a printable PDF guide of these exercises available. Equipment needed: none.
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This series of 7 chair exercises from the National Health Service will help loosen and relax your muscles. There is also a printable PDF guide of these exercises available. Equipment needed: a chair without arms.
Length: Choose from workouts ranging from 25 to 50 minutes
This series of pilates exercises video is from the National Health Service in the UK. The pilates videos are designed for individuals with different levels of mobility and activity. Some of the videos also target specific health conditions such as back pain, arthritis, and osteoporosis. Equipment needed: a mat or soft floor, sturdy chair.