Easy Stretches When You Have a Quick Break
Author: Shannon Miller
During a busy and stressful day, do you ever just feel like doing something that can take your mind off of things?
Taking a nap or going for a run are often not plausible options in the middle of the day, but there are other alternatives…like stretching! Stretching is great for your muscles, as well as your mind – it gives you time to slow down your rapidly moving thoughts! Challenge yourself this week to take a stretching break in between that end of the day board meeting and early evening soccer practice!
Check out how much better you feel after some of these simple stretches:
Wrist Rolls
(for all of you texters!)
- Stand or sit with back straight.
- Keep shoulders rolled down and back.
- Roll fists in a circle, gently.
- Move clockwise, then reverse.
Triceps Stretch
- Begin with both arms over head.
- Bend your left arm at the elbow, holding the elbow with your right hand.
- Gently pull your left elbow behind your head until you feel a stretch.
- Hold 15-30 seconds. Repeat on opposite side.
Side Lunge
- Begin in a standing position with feet apart at approximately a 45 degree angle.
- Shift weight toward your left leg.
- Bend your left leg until you feel the stretch.
- Hold 15-30 seconds. Repeat on opposite side.