SPEEDY MOVES TO EASE STIFFNESS

Limber up with our simple stretching routine

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Do you creak when getting out of bed? Groan when rising from the sofa? Maybe the cold weather or too much TV time over Christmas has left you feeling stiff.

The good news is it's easy to improve your flexibility. 'Regular stretching can help you handle the day-to-day physical demands of life and also combat long periods of time spent sitting - reducing the risk of problems, such as lower back pain,' says fitness trainer Stef Williams. Try our seven moves to see a difference.

YOUR STRETCHES

Make these a part of your routine - aim to do them daily, or at least two to three times a week, and you'll soon feel more supple. Tagging the stretches onto your everyday habits will help you build consistency.

WHEN... opening the curtains

Mobilise the shoulder joint and reduce back stiffness with an overhead stretch.