EXERCISE ESSENTIALS
S TA F F S P O T L I G H T
DOUBLE KNEE TO CHEST Lay flat on your back with your knees bent. Draw both knees up to your chest as far as you can. Wrap your arms around your thighs and gently pull, feeling for a stretch. Hold for 30 seconds before relaxing.
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SEATED FORWARD STRETCH Sit tall on the edge of the chair with feet flat on the ground. Step feet wider than hips. Inhale to lengthen the spine, exhale slowly while you lower your chest to your thighs, and hands to the floor. Hold for 5 seconds and repeat.
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