Healthguider’s Top Fitness
Relax With A Stretch
You know, keeping fit isn't just about what you do when
you are actually exercising. What you do in between your
exercise bouts is also important - including unwinding from
stress.
The chest stretch is an excellent exercise for a five-minute
break - when you've been stuck in front of the computer
at work for instance. Stand with your abdominal muscles
contracted, keep your knees in line with your toes, and
keep your lower back in a rounded position. Clasp your hands
behind your back and pull your shoulder blades together.
Stretch to the point of mild tension. Hold the stretch for
10 to 30 seconds. Release, and repeat the stretch three
to five times.
You can also perform the chest stretch while bending forward
from your waist and lifting your clasped hands away from
your lower back toward the ceiling.
You're stretching the pectoralis major and the anterior
deltoids during these exercises.
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