Gentle Stretching for Seniors, Beginner Exercisers

This gentle stretching workout will help improve your flexibility, circulation, and posture and relieve stress. It can be done any time of day and before or after any yes2next exercise video. Perfect for seniors and beginner exercisers.

As we age, it is more important to stretch regularly to combat the loss of mobility and flexibility that naturally happens. We recommend making stretching part of your daily routine -- at least three times a week or everyday if you can.

Timestamps:
00:00 Overview
01:53 Stretching session

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Disclaimer: This program is provided with your health and safety in mind, but every individual has their own limitations. It is crucial that you consult with your physician before beginning this or any other exercise program. This program is not a substitute for professional medical diagnosis, treatment or advice. By participating in this exercise program, you do so at your own risk. Please stop if you experience pain, dizziness, or shortness of breath.

Thank you to the following artists for their awesome soundtrack:

Music by @Ikson
- Early Hours

"Uniq - Art Of Silence" is under a Creative Commons license (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0)

Dreamer by Hazy

[roxannaericksonklein]

I am 74 and love stretching along with the two of you. It is so helpful to see the little lady my own age participating too. I have been doing 10 minutes daily of your videos for several months. I find it reassuring to see the loving energy between the two of you and the way that you just notice the cat and let the cat do her thing. God bless you both.

[shirleyjackson]

Finally, a video I can do that is do-able. Thank you. So many seem to wipe me out and leaves me in pain. This I will do again and again.

[nariko_chun]

Thank you so much for your videos! I’m currently a college student in Taiwan and have been suffering mental illness like heart palpitations, chest tightness and breathing difficulty etc. I cannot do intense workout and therefore found your videos out of blue on YouTube. I really have to show my sincere appreciation to you and your mom, your videos are really helpful for me ! Thank you so much!!! ❤

[annieneil]

At 70 years of age I’ve started doing these stretches and some of your other exercises. I can’t tell you what a difference it’s made. I feel great plus getting a bit of shape back is fantastic. I really enjoy doing this everyday now, I won’t be stopping anytime soon either. Many thanks.

[weisfamilymn]

I’m 53 and in post-menopause and was looking for gentle stretches for my sore, morning joint pain and this was perfect! I love your relationship with your mom - it made me miss my mom who I lost 3 years ago. Looking forward to checking out more of your videos!

[jawboneflats]

I'm 68 and was in pretty good shape until I was diagnosed with cancer last year. It required surgery and I've been working hard to get back to a good physical fitness routine. This video has been part of that recovery. I appreciate your gentle approach and the inclusion of your mother. I'm not sure I could handle watching a gung-ho super jock every day for months on end, but I really enjoy joining you, your cat, and your mother.

[TaniaGreiff]

I hate changing sheets because of backaches that start before I can even complete this job. I decided this time I'm going to do your gentle stretching exercises before I began. What a difference it made! No backaches!! I have learned that stretching before any household chore that requires bending is so important. Thank you, April and Aiko.💗

[professortruthiness]

I am an inactive 37 year old, so these are perfect for me, since I often feel like my body is 87 years old! The kitty is a bonus.

[godakrishna]

Enjoyed doing your short is nice that a senior is doing it and not an young person showing what an elderly person has to do...makes a lot of difference... thanks

[steffg]

Thank you so much for demonstrating these gentle stretches. I was having mobility problems due to my weight, but now that I am starting to shed some of the pounds, I really needed a way to ease back into moving. I look forward to watching more of your videos. And by the way, I love your cat... I have 2 cats myself! 😺

[lindalloyd]

Thank you so much! I am 78 with limited mobility, and I appreciated the gentle stretching☺

[fostinasilsbe]

I really enjoy your simple work outs (& the cat). I love that you have "Mom" with you, and the way you look at her and sort of check up on her. I am also a senior citizen and kinda watch her as much as I watch you. I love the way you have just enough "banter" between you, not enough to distract, just right. Keep on doing what you do. (the photo is not me!!) P.S.-I notice that Mochi actually does some stretching, too--on Mom's sneaker sometimes!!

[donnalaporte]

KITTY! Love that he just comes along and joins you! Love these videos! Thank you so much!

[anntews]

Boy I really needed this today. My body was tired and didn’t want to do much of anything. I need to stretch more for sure! Thanks for being here for me and all of us.

[mapl]

New follower here from 🇮🇪.👋
I just did 3 of your video exercises starting with this gentle stretching. Gentle exercises are what I would love to do.
I am over 50 and goes to the gym occasionally with my husband (because our children are pushing us to go ☺️)
I had fun doing the exercises with you both today. I love your mom and her humour.
And I love how your voice is calming yet encouraging.
Thank you very much!

[wandahertzog]

First time here. I’m just beginning my health and wellness journey. I am 57 with medical conditions and very out of shape. I like the pace of this and hope I can continue to build up my strength and endurance.

[edielang]

I have been doing the Yes2next video exercises since May of 2021. I love the variety to pick from: balance, cardio, stretching, bands, etc. The New Years Challenge program was great: It covered everything and is excellent for achieving cardio/strength weekly criteria. And I especially enjoyed Day 7 which presented stretching/breathing and basically relaxation exercises...it was great. Once the pandemic began my out-of-home exercise program was cancelled (still is) and I am so thankful for your videos and valuable input about why we are doing these exercises.

[catalinaraczewski]

i just did the streches this morning still sore with my hit the day before. love watching mochi talking a lot today., thank you ladies.

[HVM]

Thank you for these gentle exercises. And it's free. I am 72yrs old and since Covid I have neglected my physical body. I know it's no excuse for not exercising.
I started doing gentle yoga, but can afford the once a week course.
I have saved this YouTube to my
"what's app".

Bless you for including your mum. ❤❤

[GloriaSimmons-utdm]

I truly love working out with you and your mom after my workouts.
I'm 72 and activity is so important as we age. GOD BLESS you both ❤😂