Strengthen and lengthen through your neck, shoulders, and back, increasing the range of motion of your torso in all directions. Especially important for those of us who spend long hours sitting in front of screens, this workout also helps reduce aches and tension, and improve your posture to support better breathing throughout your day – leaving you with energy that lasts all day and helping you burn more calories even while at rest.
Stretching is useful at any age. It increases your range of motion, keeps muscles limber, improves posture and balance, and helps prevent falls. As you age, stretching becomes even more important. Your joints become less flexible over time. Inflexibility puts a crimp in daily activities, making it harder to walk, raise your arms overhead, or turn your head while backing up the car. It undermines balance, too, which can cause life-altering falls.
The Oxycise flexibility series utilizes both active and static stretching, warming up your muscles so that they’re more receptive to lengthening out. Everyone can benefit from stretches that release tension, increase functional range of motion, and improve comfort in everyday life.
18 minutes
Closed captioning provided
Preview:
This workout should only be used after learning the Oxycise! Breath taught in the Introduction to the Basic Breath and Techniques.
Theresa Z. –
I wanted a workout to use before heading out to practice at the driving range. These exercises worked out great, and the video is very time efficient. I recommend these videos to my friends all the time.
Gayla –
These workouts only make sense, Oxygen burns fat, do your research!
Cindy –
Always quick and accurate service
Krystal Oates –
I love this workout!!
Judy J. –
I prefer slower breath counting.
Anonymous –
This is a great stretch for the upper body. I can easily modify my positions and still get a good stretch. Instructions are clear and the I like the pace. Truly look forward to doing this stretch DVD.
adrianne –
The Upper Body Flexibility video is awesome. It is good to do anytime but I especially like it before bed. The stretching and breathing help to relax me so that I can get a good night’s rest.
Geraldine –
I like this workout because it is simple and easy to do, as most Oxycise videos are, but this one is especially user friendly. Also, doing this workout helps relieve tension in my neck and shoulders.
Susan D. –
Love this workout! I feel more flexible already.
Rhonda Schmidt –
I’ve been doing oxycise for years! Love everything about it!