The Fit Zone Stretch Flow

1. Neck & Shoulder Release

  • Gently drop right ear toward right shoulder

  • Switch sides

  • Add slow neck circles if comfortable

Purpose: Relieves tension from screens, stress, and posture.

2. Chest Opener (Standing or Seated)

  • Interlace fingers behind your back

  • Lift arms slightly and open the chest

  • Keep ribs stacked over hips

Purpose: Counteracts rounded shoulders and improves posture.

3. Standing Forward Fold

  • Feet hip-width apart

  • Hinge at hips and fold forward

  • Soft bend in knees is encouraged

Purpose: Stretches hamstrings and decompresses the spine.

4. Hip Flexor Stretch (Low Lunge)

  • Step one foot forward into a gentle lunge

  • Drop back knee if comfortable

  • Lightly tuck pelvis and lift chest

Switch sides.

Purpose: Releases tight hips from sitting and walking.

5. Seated Spinal Twist

  • Sit tall

  • Rotate gently to one side

  • Keep both sit bones grounded

Switch sides.

Purpose: Improves spinal mobility and digestion.

6. Figure-Four Hip Stretch

  • Cross ankle over opposite knee (seated or on back)

  • Flex foot and gently hinge forward

Switch sides.

Purpose: Opens hips and glutes.

7. Child’s Pose (or Knees-to-Chest)

  • Face down, on all 4’s, shift hips back, stretch arms long

  • Or lie on back and hug knees in

  • Go side to side with arms (or if supine, rock side to side)

Purpose: Calms the nervous system and releases the low back.

8. Deep Breathing Reset (1–2 Minutes)

  • Inhale through nose for 4

  • Exhale slowly through mouth for 6

  • One hand on chest, one on belly

Purpose: Signals safety, reduces stress, supports recovery.

This flow is here to support consistency, not perfection.