The 5 Best Daily Stretches

Daily Stretching helps improve blood flow, improves flexibility, decreases pain, improves sleep quality, and helps you feel GREAT!

If you're not doing at least a little bit of stretching daily, you definitely should be. It may seem like you don't have time (I know I feel that way) or that it's not something that's at the top of your to-do list, but I promise that once you start doing at least 5 minutes of stretching daily, you won't want to stop.

Here are 5 Stretches that I would recommend adding to your daily routine. They don't take long, they are not hard to do, and they will make you feel a lot better.

Piriformis Stretch. Start by lying on your back with both knees bent and your feet on the floor. Cross one foot over the opposite knee. Place both hands behind the knee with the foot on the floor. Lift your foot off of the floor and pull your knee towards your chest. Hold for 15-20 seconds. Relax and then repeat 3-5 times on each side.

Knee over to Hand Stretch. Start with your feet on the floor and knees bent. Bring one knee over your body to the floor near your right hand. This hand can hold the knee down. Hold for 15-20 seconds. Relax and repeat 3-5 times on each side.

Lower Trunk Rotation. Lie on your back with both knees bent and your feet and knees together. Rotate your knees to one side as far as you can towards the floor. Rotate your head in the opposite direction. Pause for 2-3 seconds and then rotate to the opposite side. Repeat 10-15 times to each side. 

Kneeling Hip Flexor Stretch. Start in a half kneeling position with one knee on the ground and one foot on the ground. Slightly rotate your pelvis backwards (tuck your hips), squeeze your glutes, and lean into your front knee (keeping your trunk up straight). Hold for 15-20 seconds. Repeat 3-5 times on each side.

Hamstring Stretch. Place one heel on a step in front of you. Keeping your knee straight and your trunk straight, lean forward in a hip hinge towards your front foot. Hold for 15-20 seconds. Repeat 3-5 times on each side.

Try adding all of these to your routine! If you need video explanations or want some more daily stretches, check out this Video. 

You can get more daily stretches and exercises in my Strength and Mobility Membership and on my Instagram!