Start the day with five minutes of stretches in bed. "Stretching is a practice that increases blood flow to our muscles and can help us relieve stress," Mancao said. Dr. Ho recommended simple stretches like:
Star stretch: spread your arms and legs like a star and hold for 20 to 30 seconds
Knees to chest: hug your knees to your chest for 20 to 30 seconds
Seated forward fold: sit with your legs straight out in front of you and reach for your toes for 20 to 30 seconds