Good Morning Stretches

Wake Up Your Body with These Easy Stretches

Start your day on the right side of the bed with these feel-good stretches. These eight simple moves can improve your foot, ankle, and hip mobility, decrease knee and lower-back pain, and build lower-leg strength. In addition to benefiting your legs, these stretches lengthen the muscles that help maintain a strong back.

Ease into the moves by starting in bed when you wake up. Then get up and use a sturdy piece of furniture for support to complete the circuit.

Equipment needed: A sturdy piece of furniture such as a chair or dresser and, if desired, ankle weights.