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Morning stretches ease stiff joints without extreme flexibility
Morning stretching aims to gradually increase movement, improve circulation and loosen muscles, not push the body into difficult positions or extreme flexibility, NDTV reports. Simple exercises like neck rolls, shoulder shrugs, cat-cow…
The Story in Brief
Morning stretching aims to gradually increase movement, improve circulation and loosen muscles, not push the body into difficult positions or extreme flexibility, NDTV reports. Simple exercises like neck rolls, shoulder shrugs, cat-cow stretches, and ankle rotations can be done in bed or on a mat.
Experts recommend holding each stretch for 15-30 seconds without bouncing. The routine should take about 5-10 minutes daily to reduce joint stiffness and improve mobility without straining muscles.
The Indian Opinion
Fitness media often exaggerates 'power stretching' or yoga contortions as the only path to mobility, making ordinary Indians feel inadequate about a simple 5-minute routine. This moderate approach, no bouncing, no pain, is exactly what most desk-job workers need. A fair test: if you can hold each stretch for 20 seconds without discomfort, you are doing it right. Why do we let influencers shame us out of basic care?
Source: ndtv.com
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