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5 Morning Movements!

Rick Kaselj Fitness, Health, Wellness Academy

Our bodies when we sleep or sit in one position for prolonged periods of time can get stiff and we sometimes have aches and pain. Here are 5 wonderful movements you can do right out of bed to loosen up joints, muscles and get the body ready for the day!

#1 – Full Body Opener

Begin in an upright standing position with your feet shoulder-width apart, maintaining good alignment with your head, shoulders, hips, and legs. Engage your core and bend through your hips and knees to move into a deep squat, bringing your arms back. Raise back up, lifting your arms overhead and arching through your back. Return to the starting position and repeat the movement.


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Full Body Opener

#2 – Forward Fold

Begin in an upright standing position with your feet slightly wider than shoulder-width apart, maintaining good alignment with your head, shoulders, hips, and legs. Contract your core and slightly bend your knees, bringing the hips back and slowly dropping your head and arms toward the ground. Bring your arms across your chest or put your hands behind your head and hold this position for a couple of seconds. Relax and slowly raise back up to return to the starting position then repeat the movement.


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Forward Fold

#3 – Half-Moon Pose

Begin in an upright standing position maintaining good alignment with your head, shoulders, hips, and legs. Extend both arms overhead, interlacing your fingers with both index fingers pointing towards the sky. Contract your core and bend your upper body to one side. Return to the starting position and repeat the movement on the opposite side.


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Half-Moon Pose

#4 – Low Lunge Hold

Begin in an upright standing position maintaining good alignment with your head, shoulders, hips, and legs. Take a big step back with one leg and lower your back knee to the ground. Contract your core and push your hips forward, extending your arms overhead. Hold this position for a couple of seconds. Raise back up to return to the starting position and repeat the movement on the opposite leg.

Low Lunge Hold

#5 – Squat to Calf Raise

Begin in an upright standing position with your legs shoulder-width apart and your toes slightly pointed outward. Extend your arms forward at chest height. Engage your core and bend through your hips and knees to move into a deep squat. Raise back up and come up to your toes on both feet. Return to the starting position and repeat the movement.

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Squat to Calf Raise

The Top 10 Morning Movements to Loosen Up Your Joints

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