Stretching Exercises for Seniors.
D o you wake up feeling lethargic, wanting that extra energy boost to play with kids around or at least to live daily life without discomfort? You might have noticed how your joints stiffen and your bones ache. This affects your movement and potentially dampens the enthusiasm for living. If so,dont worry, have said yes to either of these questions, you are not alone! our eBook and Video, "Simple Stretching Exercises for Seniors" Identifying the Problem. The major cause of fatigue and stiffness in older persons is inactivity. Several studies have demonstrated that as little as several days of reduced movement can produce dramatic declines in strength, flexibility, and balance . This decline can quickly initiate a vicious cycle: If you feel weak, you will tend to shy away from physical activity, and as a result of this, your strength then worsens further. Imagine waking up one morning not feeling quite well, and decide that you need to spend a few days in bed . What sometime...