05/02/2026
If you want to keep your freedom as you age, you need to be able to move your own body weight without it hurting.
You can protect these abilities with five-minute exercises that fit into your workday at home or in the office.
Stretching, targeted stretches, especially for hip flexors and shoulders, to improve range of motion.
1️⃣ Shoulder stretch by resting your elbows on the desk and slowly easing your head between your arms.
2️⃣ Chest stretch by placing your forarm against a wall and leaning forward.
3️⃣ Hip flexor by placing your foot on a chair or couch and knee on the ground and leaning forward. Make it more challenging by reaching you arms above your head.
What is SLIPS?
SLIPS stands for Scales, L-sits, Inversions (handstands), Planks, and Stretching. These are gymnastics-based movements used to build strength and body control.
They are typically used as a warm-up to improve how you handle your own body weight, specifically focusing on your shoulders, hips, and core.
Why do them?
👉Avoid Injury: These movements strengthen your spine and shoulders, which keeps you safer during daily life.
👉Better Movement: Practicing these makes you steadier when lifting objects or moving your body through different positions.
👉Anyone Can Do Them: You can adjust these exercises to fit your current fitness level, making technical movements accessible even if you are just starting out.