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Body stretching exercises for seniors 8 March 2021

Made up of body stretching exercises, this 28-minute flexibility session is led by Jordan. It’s ideal for older adults who are looking for a challenging full body stretch.

In today’s session, you’ll be moving through five stretches that cover most of the body’s major muscle groups. You’ll be holding each stretch longer than normal. This allows more time in each movement to get a feel for where the perfect tension is for you. Throughout the stretches, you may need to constantly adjust yourself to achieve a good balance of discomfort and relaxation. Remember, stretching should never get to the point where it feels overwhelming. If needed, ease off in the stretch or rest completely. The goal here is to get to know your body and what you are currently capable of. This makes it a great session to retest every few months after doing our flexibility sessions consistently.

We’d love to have your comments on these body stretching exercises. Don’t forget to subscribe to the Fit For Good YouTube Channel! Please do consider donating to Fit For Good to help us continue to provide FREE sessions.

What is Fit For Good?

Research supports the fact that regular exercise is vital to good health and helps control the ageing process. Fit For Good sessions are specifically designed to help men and women over 60 take more control over how they age, and enjoy becoming more mobile, stable and socially active.

Although we all understand that exercise is essential for living well into old age, it’s hard to find a way to make it part of daily life. Fit For Good sessions aim to help you enjoy healthier, happier ageing. Our professional trainers guide you. During each workout, you gain strength, balance, flexibility and stamina. You work at your own pace and your own ability – although it’s always good to push yourself just slightly to gain maximum benefit.

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1 Comment

  1. Glen. on April 17, 2021 at 9:10 pm

    Difficult class but really felt I needed a good long stretch. Much more open. Thank you. Great class.



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Fit For Good online sessions are a convenient, enjoyable way of improving your fitness and helping to increase your strength, stability and balance.

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  • Position your computer, laptop, iPad or phone on a stable surface near where you will be working. If you can get YouTube on your television, that's another option
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  • Wear loose clothing and comfortable trainers or shoes
  • Keep a glass or bottle of water to hand to ensure you stay hydrated
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