Starting your day with a few simple stretches can make a big difference to how your body feels and performs. Morning stretching helps wake up your muscles, improve joint mobility, and release tension built up overnight.
Whether you train regularly or spend long hours sitting, a consistent morning stretch routine can help improve flexibility and support better movement throughout the day.
This short video guide demonstrates five stretches you can start doing every morning to feel more mobile and energised. Follow along to learn correct positioning, movement tips, and how each stretch benefits your body.
Your body often feels stiff in the morning. Gentle stretching reactivates these tissues, boosts circulation, and helps your body transition from rest to movement. It also helps maintain mobility in key areas such as the hips, shoulders, and spine, regions that commonly tighten due to inactivity or poor posture.
A consistent morning stretching habit supports both daily comfort and athletic performance. Opening up key areas such as the shoulders, hips, and spine improves posture and reduces movement restrictions that often affect strength and endurance training. Over time, this can help improve movement efficiency, reduce the risk of overuse discomfort, and make it easier to move well under load.
Incorporating these stretches before breakfast or your first workout is a simple yet effective way to build mobility into your routine.
How long should a morning stretch routine take?
Around 5–10 minutes is enough to wake up your body and loosen key muscle groups.
Should I stretch before or after breakfast?
It’s best to stretch before breakfast, when your body is still adjusting to movement, but you can also stretch later if it fits better in your schedule.
Can these stretches replace a warm-up before training?
They can help prepare your body for movement, but a more sport-specific warm-up is still recommended before intense exercise.
Is it normal to feel tight in the morning?
Yes. Overnight inactivity can cause stiffness, which stretching helps to relieve.
Can I do these stretches every day?
Yes, daily stretching is safe for most people and helps maintain mobility over time.
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