
We can define the flexibility of the human body as the ability of your muscles adapt by lengthening the movement of joints.
Some disciplines like yoga and Tai chi, as well as regular practice of physical activity, contribute greatly to improving the flexibility of the body. We can also do some flexibility exercises specifically designed to improve flexibility in some areas of the body.
The body flexibility is one of the physical characteristics that better quality of life and that gives us the flexibility of our muscles and tendons, improve mobility and agility, we avoid pains in the joints, minimizing the risk of muscle injury and contribute to have a healthier body.
These flexibility exercises are safe for anyone and do not present any risk even if you have a physical condition deteriorated. It should try to relax deeply while performing, repeat three to five times each and keep about twenty to thirty seconds each position.
Flexibility Exercise for head and neck
It’s great for people who work at a desk with a computer or typewriter.
Sitting in a chair with back and back straight, slowly move his head from side to side and back and forth avoiding circular motions or rotation
Exercise for shoulders, chest and upper back
For the shoulders: Standing with legs slightly open arms to get up slowly pointing upwards. First one arm and then the other.
For the chest: In the same position keep your arms straight, flat and draw small circles in the air with his hands.
Flexibility exercises for thighs and hips
We broke a leg and took his hand at the ankle, threw his hand requiring the knee. Probably need to lean against a wall for balance.
Lumbar and abdominal exercises
Laying back, raise one leg, flex the knee and move it toward your chest as you can.