I’m a Trainer and These 6 Stretches Are Non-Negotiable for Everyone Over 60

Stretching is the aspect of fitness most people over 60 drop, usually because it feels less productive than walking or strength work. That’s a mistake. I’ve been a personal trainer for almost 40 years and have spent the last 20 training the next generation of fitness professionals at TRAINFITNESS, the UK’s leading provider of personal training courses. Six well-chosen stretches, done a few times a week, can give you back the range of motion that makes everyday life feel easier and a great deal safer.

What I See Most Often

The same three or four issues come up almost every time. Tight hip flexors from years of sitting, which pull people into a slightly hunched posture and shorten their stride. Stiff shoulders that make it hard to reach overhead or behind the back without compensating with the lower back. Poor ankle mobility, which is one of the...