Best Stretches for Long Flights!
Maybe you’re flying from LA to Hong Kong ~ or worse, from LA to India! Â Or maybe you’re flying all the way down to Chile to backpack in Patagonia, or Peru to trek Machu Picchu. Â Or maybe, you’ve simply been sitting at your office desk for too many damn hours!? Â
They say, sitting is the new killer. Â Sitting too long = DEATH! Â Or at the very least, restless leg syndrome. Â
So let’s get right into it. Â I was a fitness instructor & certified yoga teacher for years, & as such, have tried gazillions of workouts! Â The two videos included in this post are the perfect antidote for a sore lower back, that usually occurs when we sit too long. Â They’re quick, simple, & can be done with zero equipment ~ anywhere. Â These are your best stretches for long flights!
 Boho Beautiful ~ 15 Mins
The workout below is a 15-minute yoga routine from Boho Beautiful, meant to be done after a long day at work, a long flight, or even for a hangover! Â The routine is relatively simple, & though she gets into some more advanced moves, she offers modifications for inflexible people like myself! Â This routine is one of the best stretches for long flights (before or after) ~ because it gives a great stretch for the back of the legs & low back.
GWTW Tip!
If you find that any of the workout videos moves too fast for you ~ don’t worry, you can always slow it down. Â On any YouTube video, go to “Settings” on the lower-right hand side of the screen, then push “Speed.” Â Here, you can adjust the video to play at 0.75 or 0.5 its regular speed. Â I like to do this on yoga videos especially, to allow more time to get into and hold certain stretches.
 Tone it Up ~ 12 Mins
When we sit for too long, it makes our hamstrings (back of the legs) quite tight. Â This, in turn, can create a pulling sensation on the low back ~ one of the reasons that sitting for too long simply does not feel good. Â I love the routine below because it specifically addresses the hamstrings ~ which are often neglected. Â And the routine ends with low back work, which will help combat the effects of sitting for too long. Â
And That’s It!
Simple, quick, and effective ~ that’s what these routines are meant to be! Â Get into the habit of doing one or both of these routines when you get off the plane, & your body will feel SO much better. Â Wherever you are, you’ll wake up the next day feeling more loose & limber, instead of achy & sore. Â Which means, more ready for adventure!
Have you tried these routines? Â Are you fans of Tone it Up & Boho Beautiful like I am ~ particularly if you’re a digital nomad & like to workout on-the-go?! Â Let me know in the comments below, & I hope these routines help you get a great stretch after your next long flight. Â Happy Travels!
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