Stretching Routine (10-15 minutes)
1. Upper Body Stretches (4-5 minutes)
● Chest Stretch (Doorway Stretch):
○ Stand in a doorway with arms bent at 90°, hands on the doorframe.
○ Step one foot forward gently and stretch your chest. Hold for 20-30 seconds.
○ Repeat 2 times.
● Shoulder Stretch:
○ Cross one arm across your chest, holding it with the opposite hand.
○ Hold for 20-30 seconds per arm.
○ Repeat 2 times.
2. Lower Body Stretches (5 minutes)
● Hamstring Stretch (Seated Forward Fold):
○ Sit with legs straight in front.
○ Reach forward toward your toes, keeping your back straight.
○ Hold for 20-30 seconds. Repeat 2 times.
● Quadriceps Stretch:
○ Stand on one foot, pulling the opposite foot toward your glutes.
○ Keep your knees close together.
○ Hold for 20-30 seconds per leg. Repeat 2 times.
3. Core and Back Stretches (5 minutes)
● Cat-Cow Stretch:
○ Get on all fours. Alternate between arching your back (Cow) and rounding it
(Cat).
○ Perform for 60 seconds.
● Child’s Pose:
○ Sit back on your heels, stretching your arms forward on the ground.
○ Hold for 30-60 seconds.
● Side Stretch:
○ Stand and reach one arm overhead, bending your torso to the opposite side.
○ Hold for 20-30 seconds per side.
4. Full-Body Stretch (1-2 minutes)
● Downward Dog:
○ Start in a push-up position, then lift your hips toward the ceiling.
○ Stretch your back, hamstrings, and calves.
○ Hold for 30-60 seconds.