New to the fitness game? Want to get in shape, but don’t really know where to start?

It can be a little confusing to figure out where you want to start your ‘get fit’ routine. So many magazines, articles, friends and family members all offer their (varying) opinions. That’s why we’ve put together this list of simple stretches you can do easily, right at home.

Stretch #1: Neck Up, Neck Down, and Neck Sides

For a side stretch, turn your head slowly towards the right, and then to the left. Follow this with a back stretch, where you slowly tilt your head backwards.

For the forward stretch, tilt your head downwards to face your chest; you can assist yourself by placing a palm on the back of your head and pushing gently downwards.

 

Stretch #2: Stretching The Sides

A great exercise when you’re warming up, a side stretch works the muscles between your ribs, as well as your lats and your external obliques. Standing with feet slightly apart, bend your body at the waist, towards both right and left sides.

 

Stretch #3: Quad Stretching

To stretch the biggest muscles in your body, stand facing a wall. Support yourself by placing a hand on the wall. Now, bend a leg at the knee, bringing the foot upwards heel-first. Stretch by grabbing the foot, and gently pulling upwards.

 

Stretch #4: A Call To Arms

To stretch your arm muscles (triceps), bend an arm at the elbow to stretch the other arm across your chest. Stretch gently by pressing the outstretched arm at the back of the elbow.

Use these simple, easy stretches to start on your daily fitness routine. The pictures should give you an idea of how to do them!

References:

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