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Stretch Across the Generations
Have you ever tried exercising with a toddler? Serious aerobics quickly deteriorate into stretching and silliness. But the child is flexible. And flexibility is one of the keys to feeling young and healthy. Stretching is an easy way to achieve and maintain that flexibility. There are lots of fun stretches you can do with a toddler. Just ask your doctor if there are any stretches you should not do, then have fun. Hold each stretch for several seconds and don't bounce. You can be marionettes, posing in different positions. Or cats waking from a nap-getting down on all fours and arching your back, then sitting back on your haunches with your arms stretched out in front of you. Or famous dancers bowing deeply to an appreciative audience in front of you and to each side-with back leg bent, front leg straight, and arms swept out and back. Playing is good for kids of all ages.
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