By: Riverside Health Fitness Center
Four Seated Flexibility Exercises
Try these four exercises to increase flexibility in your midsection courtesy of the American Heart Association.
Torso Stretch [Stretch the midsection (waist)].
Starting Position: Sit tall with your feet flat on the floor, shoulder-width apart.
Action:
Repeat: 6 to 8 times on each side. Rest, then do a second set.
Torso Twist [Stretch the midsection (waist)].
Starting Position: Sit tall with your feet flat on the floor, shoulder-width apart.
Action:
Repeat: 6 to 8 times on each side. Rest, then do a second set.
Neck Stretch [Improve neck flexibility]
Starting Position: Sit tall, feet flat on the floor, shoulder-width apart.
Action:
Repeat: 6 to 8 times on each side. Rest, then do a second set.
Seated March [Increase hip flexibility.]
Starting Position: Sit tall with your feet flat on the floor, shoulder-width apart.
Action:
Repeat: March 12 to 16 times (6 to 8 times per leg). Rest, then do a second set.
REFERENCE:
Association, American Heart. 2018. Stretching and Flexibility Exercises. March 31. Accessed January 20, 2023. https://www.heart.org/en/health-topics/cardiac-rehab/getting-physically-active/stretching-and-flexibility-exercises.
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