Here’s a stretch workout session seniors can try at home

Ask your doctor, of just Google it -- the importance of stretching for seniors -- and you’ll get a rousing agreement from experts that say the same thing: stretching is so beneficial.

In the video above, Angee Ludwa, a physical therapist with The Giving Tree Collective, broke down a stretching workout that seniors can try at home.

According to the Mayo Clinic, stretching can increase your flexibility, which could:

• Improve your performance in physical activities
• Decrease your risk of injuries
• Help your joints move through their full range of motion
• Increase muscle blood flow
• Enable your muscles to work most effectively
• Improve your ability to do daily activities