Recently, I’ve gotten requests for the exercises I recommend doing daily, so I decided to round them up in one spot for easy access.
Here we go:
The figure-4 stretch is my go-to for loosening up the backside—and for good reason. It works!
In this video, you’ll learn a fresh twist on the figure-4 stretch that feels amazing while releasing tightness in your hips and lower back.
This video features an exercise that lengthens muscles that get tight and squished from sitting, and it can be done from the comfort of your bed.
Practice this gentle movement in the morning before your feet hit the floor and again at night before your head hits the pillow, and your hips will thank you!
I’ll show you an exercise that addresses one of the most overlooked aspects of upper back and shoulder health: the relationship between your arms and your spine.
As dull as it may sound, investing time in your feet daily pays big rewards for your whole body, especially if you have any of the problems mentioned above.
In this video, you’ll learn a simple exercise to enhance the mobility of your feet and get those foot joints moving.
At least once a day, I stop whatever I’m doing to practice this move, especially when I feel any kind of achiness creeping in.
It’s a super quick and effective way to reset your body for suppleness and ease, and keep you from getting locked up in the positions you spend the most time in.
Moving your hips is one of the best ways to maintain—and yes, even regain—hip flexibility, and you don't need tedious, complicated moves either.
The exercise you’ll learn in this video is one of my favorites for the hips.
You’d be amazed by how time spent stretching and moving your feet and lower legs pays off for the rest of your body.
In this video, you'll explore one variation of a calf stretch that specifically targets the soleus muscle in your lower leg.
Hope you enjoy this little exercise library!
Sydney
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