3. Stretch It Out!

The Trick:

Start your morning off with a simple one-minute stretch, and take stretch breaks throughout the day whenever you can.

Why It Works:

A one-minute stretch first thing in the morning will make you feel fresher than that cup of coffee you crave. Stretches get your blood flowing, loosen your muscles, decrease joint stiffness, and energize your mind and body. Following through with small stretch breaks throughout the day will help increase overall flexibility and looseness of muscles, as well as give your better posture and better balance. It will also lower your risk for muscle, joint, and back injuries or aches over a longer period of time.

Once you’re comfortable with regular stretches, you could upgrade to dynamic stretching, where you would hold one posture for about 20-30 seconds at a time.