Stretching exercises can help improve flexibility, mobility, and posture. Not only this but here are 5 stretching exercises that can contribute to weight loss by supporting your overall fitness.
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Forward Fold
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Stand with feet hip-width apart and fold forward from the hips, reaching towards the floor. This stretches the hamstrings and lower back, promoting flexibility and relieving tension.
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Inner Thigh Stretch
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Sit on the floor with your legs extended straight out in front of you. Open your legs into a wide V shape, then lean forward, reaching towards one foot at a time. It will release tension in the inner thighs and groin muscles.
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Seated Forward Bend
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Sit on the floor with your legs extended, then hinge forward from the hips, reaching towards your feet. This stretch targets the hamstrings, lower back, and spine.
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Cat-Cow Stretch
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Begin on your hands and knees, alternating between arching your back (cow pose) and rounding it (cat pose). This sequence improves spinal flexibility and mobility.
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Standing Quadriceps Stretch
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Stand tall, bringing one heel towards your glutes and holding onto your ankle. This stretch targets the quadriceps, promoting flexibility and reducing tightness in the thighs.