In the morning when you wake up while
you are still lying in bed, reach your arms over your head and stretch as far
as you can. Do the same with your legs and
feet. Hold this stretch and all
stretches for 12-15 seconds. While
sitting on the side of your bed stretch down to your toes. These are good spinal stretches and will
actually help you feel taller! You are
taller in the morning because gravity has not weighed you down yet!
After breakfast, stand at your
kitchen counter and do heel drops. Make
sure your fingertips are lightly placed on the counter to help with balance. Rise up on your toes and drop down for ten
repetitions. Performing 50 heel drops
per day for 6 months will improve your bone density 3-4%. Try standing on one leg for 20 seconds and
switch to the other leg. These simple
exercises will strengthen your legs and help improve your balance.
By:Mary Ann DeMello
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