Stretch for Health

Stretching before any form of exercise or physical activity is extremely important, as it reduces the risk of injury tremendously. Benson Otwende Mululu, our Health Club Trainer has been kind enough to offer us a few tips on how to stretch. 

The stretches are simple enough to be done in the comfort of your home. If you are recovering from illness; be sure to consult your physician beforehand. The stretches are most effective if done for a minimum of 3 days a week. All set ? 

Great! Lets begin the upper body.

Shoulder Stretch

Step 1:Feet slightly apart, clasp both hands in front of you and stretch

Step 2: Stretch both hands above your head

Hold each pose for a period of

10 - 15 seconds each

Step 3: Stretch from right to left 5 times

Tricep Stretch

Try and touch the left shoulder blade with your raised right arm for a period of 10 - 15 seconds, then switch to the other arm.

Good job! Now lets move to the lower body

Hamstring & Lower Back Stretch

Place you hand on your stretched knee, and with the other touch your toes. Try and go as low as you can, without bending your head. Hold the pose for 10 - 15 seconds, then switch sides.

Quarts & Inner Thigh Stretch

Lift your leg behind you with one hand, and raise the other hand. Use the wall if you need support. Hold the pose for 10 - 15 seconds, then switch sides.

Squat, then stretch out one leg below you, hold this pose for 10 - 15 seconds then switch sides.

Great job! Now you are good to go. Once you are done with your exercise regime, you can proceed to cool down with these same stretches. Happy stretching :)