00:00Feeling stiff or sore, these gentle stretching exercises can help seniors stay flexible,
00:06reduce joint pain, and improve balance, all in just a few minutes a day.
00:11Tip 1. Neck stretch.
00:13Slowly tilt your head side to side.
00:16Hold for 10 seconds on each side.
00:19Great for releasing tension.
00:20Tip 2. Shoulder rolls or rolls shoulders forward and back for 10 reps.
00:26Improves posture and shoulder mobility.
00:28Tip 3. Seated hamstring stretch.
00:32Sit on a chair.
00:33Extend one leg and reach toward your toes.
00:37Hold 15 seconds.
00:39Helps with walking and flexibility.
00:41Tip 4. Ankle circles.
00:43Lift one foot slightly and rotate the ankle slowly in both directions.
00:48Prevents stiffness and improves circulation.
00:52Tip 5. Standing calf stretch.
00:54Hold a wall.
00:55Step one leg back and gently press your heel down.
00:59Hold 15 seconds.
01:01Ending tip.
01:01Do these 3 to 5 times a week.
01:04Always breathe deeply and move gently.
01:08Stretching helps you stay independent and pain-free longer.
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