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elbows. Hold for 8 counts. Relax, then repeat 2 more times.

Still sitting on the floor, extend your legs in front of you in a "V." Keeping your posture straight and tall, reach your arms straight out in front of you as far as they will go while lowering your head as far to the floor as it will go. Hold for 8 counts. Sit up and relax. With your hands still together, turn your torso slightly to the left and stretch it over the top of your left leg. Hold for 8 counts. Sit up and relax. Finally, turn your torso to the right and stretch it over your right leg. Hold for 8 counts. Sit up and relax. Repeat the entire series 2 more times.

Stand up. Using a chair or wall for balance, bend one knee up until you can hold onto your ankle with your hand. Keeping your knees together, pull up on your foot until your heel touches your butt. For a greater stretch, push the stretching leg behind you from your hip. Hold for 8 counts. Relax, then repeat 2 more times. Switch legs.

Finally, place both palms against a wall and hold your arms straight in front of you so you're standing an arm length away. Bring one foot forward until that toe touches the wall. Keeping your back foot planted, still and square, gently bend your front knee until you feel the calf muscle of your back leg stretch. Hold for 8 counts. Relax, then repeat 2 more times. Switch legs.

And there you have it! Easy flexibility exercises that you can do at home.

Happy stretching!

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