Get Fit and Flexible at Home with These Stretching Exercises for Women
Trying to fit in your daily exercise routine? Make it easier on yourself with these at-home stretching exercises for women that you can do right before or after your workout. After warming up with 10 minutes of walking, try one of these stretches, holding each one for 15 to 30 seconds and repeating it three times if you’re working out every day. These moves will help improve your flexibility, which is essential if you want to reduce your risk of injury and stay active into old age.
Quick Foot Stretch
Start by sitting on the floor with your legs extended in front of you. Place a towel around the arch of your right foot and hold both ends in your left hand. Gently pull the towel towards you as you flex your foot, feeling the stretch in your calf and Achilles tendon. Hold for 30 seconds, then repeat on the other side.
Low Lunge Stretch
The low lunge stretch is a great way to increase flexibility in your hips and thighs. To do this stretch, start in a low lunge position with your right foot forward and your left foot back. Make sure your right knee is directly over your right ankle and your left knee is bent at a 90-degree angle. Keeping your torso upright, lean forward until you feel a stretch in your left hip. Hold this position for 30 seconds, then switch sides.