So have you been doing your warm up before your walks each day?  Hopefully this has made your walking more effective. Now it’s time to add a stretch after the walk.

Stretching correctly will increase your flexibility/improve your range of motion & may reduce the risk of injury.

There is more than one way to cool down & stretch.  Here is a simple stretch routine.  Hold each stretch for 10 to 15 seconds until you can tolerate 30 seconds & even longer when you’re ready.  Stretch to the point of tension but NEVER pain.  Do not continue if pain is present, stop before the point of pain.

Triceps, Shoulders, Back, Chest, Sides (Obliques), Glutes/Butt, Inner Thighs, Hamstrings (back of thigh), Quadriceps (front thigh), Calves.  And there are many more.

It would take too long to describe each stretch so you can do your own research or contact me for help.

Try to keep active in some way throughout the day.  Break up your time sitting or being in any one position for too long.  Move more to feel better.

Please feel free to comment below or contact me privately.

kandice@persona.ca
Group Fitness Instructor