New research finds that stretching is beneficial for arterial stiffness.
Here are some daily stretches straight from a yoga teacher to try.
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As a result, blood flows easily through them and it does not take much effort from the heart.
As we get older,the arteries begin to harden or get stiff.
Imagine trying to jump on a pavement instead of the trampoline, he explains.
There was also a modest reduction in resting heart rate and blood pressure.
Below Cruikshank shares three stretches she recommends adding to your routine regularly.
3 stretches that may help combat arterial stiffness
1.
QL stretch
Come to seated and extend both legs out in front of you.
Bring your right foot to the inside of your left thigh, sitting up as straight as you could.
Rest here for a few minutes before slowly coming out of the pose and switching to the opposite side.
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Shoulder extension
Come to lie down on your back and prop yourself up on your elbows.
Walk your elbows back as far as you comfortably can.
Gently tilt your chin toward your chest to relax your neck.
check that your neck, shoulders, and jaw are completely relaxed.
Hang out here for a couple minutes.
Quadricep stretch
Come to kneel on your shins, sitting your butt on your heels.
Tuck your tailbone under to feel a stretch on the front side of your thighs.
As with the other stretches, stay here for a few minutes, paying attention to your breath.
Keep the stretches going with this lower back stretch session:
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