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Some of the best exercises, are actually the simplest of exercises that you can perform at home, or almost anywhere else.

And stretching definitely fits into this category. Every morning just watch your pet dog or cat, and you will see them naturally stretching themselves upon awakening. So natural, and so relaxed into the stretch. You can just tell that they enjoy it, and that it makes them feel good, both on the inside, and the outside of them. They are so supple, and flexible in every way.

It is a good idea for us to also stretch our body in this way, before making any other movements. Instead of jumping straight out of bed, extend and elongate your body, stretching out your legs, and your whole body, whilst still lying down, and so begin your day with the right frame of mind.

A stretched body, with a stretched mind, and that's no stretch of your imagination.

And talking about frames, and stretching, I'm going to explain for you here some really simple, but effective stretches, using some simple static resistance movements, and to enable you to stretch yourself against the fixed position of the door frame in your house.

And maybe it's a good idea not to use the front door, if you don't want passerby's gawking too much at you. I certainly prefer the bedroom door, myself.

First off, I will utilise the simple door jambs, or frame of a door. Every house has more that one of these, and I am sure you would all agree with me there.

So let's begin:

Simple Stretches Using the Door Jambs of your doors.

Exercise No 1

Stand in your doorway as if you are about ready to walk through the open door. Place your hands at your sides, hanging loosely, and palms facing outwards towards the door. Widen your arms from the shoulders, until the hands rest on either side of the door frame, and simply then whilst holding that position, try to walk through the open door by taking one step forward, and then feeling, and holding the stretch that will result. Hold it comfortably for 10 to 15 seconds, and longer if you are still comfortable, but for no more than about 30 seconds.

A variation is to try this same movement with the backs of your hands resting against the door jambs, instead of your palms.

You should feel this movement stretching your shoulders, and all around that area.

Exercise No 2

Stand in the same starting position again, and raise both hands upwards, until your elbows are just around the height of your shoulders, or maybe just a little lower. Again your palms face outwards, your hand

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