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Stretching Exercises For Seniors:

Simple Ways To Improve Mobility

By Leah Ploumis, CPT, Fitness Director, circulation, balance, flexibility, muscle tone, and mood. inability to fully use your muscles when you need them
Edgewater at Boca Pointe Stretching also helps to minimize muscle tension, stress, for an activity. As a result, you are left at risk for muscle
and the probability of falls. damage, strains, and joint pain.
As we age, our muscles weaken and joints stiffen, For those who use wheelchairs and mobility scooters,
making even the most basic tasks burdensome. Fortunately, stretching can also reduce spasticity and swelling in the How to Perform Stretching
stretching can help mitigate this reduced mobility. lower extremities.
Adding a simple stretching regimen to your week Exercises
can help you restore flexibility, ease discomfort, loosen Impact of Age on Flexibility
muscles, and relax joints, making those everyday As you age, your joints become stiffer and less Warm Up and Timing
activities less difficult once again. Here are some of our flexible because the amount of lubricating fluid inside Before doing any stretching, it’s important to warm up
favorite stretches for seniors. them decreases, cartilage becomes thinner, and muscles your muscles. By doing so, you improve your circulation
shorten. and raise the temperature of your muscle tissue temperature,
Benefits of Stretching for Seniors The effects of age, combined with an increase in which reduces your injury risk.
Stretching, when done routinely, provides older adults sedentary lifestyle that’s common to many older adults, One way to go is to plan your stretching routine to follow
with an abundance of health benefits, such as improving cause tight muscles, an increase of injuries, and the your regular cardio workout. That way, your muscles are
already warmed up. Alternatively, five to 10 minutes of light
activity, like walking, should do that trick. Nevertheless, if
you prefer, you can create the same effect with a hot bath.

Frequency and Timing
Plan on stretching all your major muscle groups at least
two to three times a week as well as after any workout. Most
stretches should be held without a bounce for approximately
30 seconds. They should then be repeated two more times
before switching sides.
Experts continue to debate the best time of day to stretch.
Scott Cohen is Here to Help! Still, each option has its benefits. Stretching when you wake

Your fellow Boca Pointe Resident is available to up in the morning can relieve pain and tension you’ve added
to your body overnight, help improve your mood, and boost
help with Property Insurance Claims to ensure your circulation. However, stretching before bed relaxes your
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up with new pain in the morning.
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● Water damage? ● Fire? Although some stretches require additional equipment,
● Roof leak? ● Mold? such as resistance bands, chairs, and towels, the majority of
stretches can be performed without any equipment.
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● Plumbing leak? ● Kitchen/Bathroom damage? Safety
● Cabinet damage? Stretching should never cause pain. It may feel
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the pain continues when you try again, speak with a doctor
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No recovery? No fee!! technique. Remember, it takes time to increase flexibility. If
you try to push too hard into a stretch before your muscles
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