Being able to travel is one of the benefits of being healthy.
A long trip can be so fun!
However, whether traveling by airplane, train or car, long periods of sitting should be interrupted by some form of movement to enhance circulation and help avoid tension, stiffness and even blood clots.
This video of exercises for long flights and other lengthy travel starts from the bottom up to make it easier to remember.
It can also be printed out to take with you on your journey.
Exercises include:
- Heel lifts
- Toe Lifts
- Heel toe rocks
- Side to side ankle moves
- Side to side toe moves
- Foot presses into floor
- Marches
- Glute squeezes
- Round spine straighten spine
- Spinal twist side to side
- Shoulder shrugs
- Alternating shoulder pushes forward
- Head twist right to left
- Head tilt side to side with little massage
Click here for a printable list of these exercises.
If you are able to get up and move about every 60 to 90 minutes, that is another great opportunity to keep the circulation going.
Practice these exercises before your trip to become familiar with your list and to enjoy a safe and wonderful trip!
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