The #1 Age-Defying Exercise

One of the biggest hindrances to life-prolonging exercise is to have a sore back.  Isn't this true?  I sure don't feel exercising when my back is so sore I can barely turn over in bed.

So the first thing is to get rid of the sore back, and here's a sweet little trick to make a lot of back trouble magically disappear--The Toothbrush Stretch.  It's an absolute miracle!

As we age, our muscles contract, not the least of which is our hamstrings.  Haven't we all seen elderly people hunched over and walking with knees bent?  It's because their hamstrings have tightened up.  It pulls your hips under and is a leading cause of back troubles.

The Toothbrush Stretch started when we bought an electric toothbrush awhile back.  It has a timer on it that vibrates every 30 seconds.  After two minutes, it vibrates four times and lets you know you are done.  Two minutes is a long boring time to stand gazing in the mirror realizing how much hair you've lost, or how that tummy could really be slimmer.

 No time is lost, therefore, in doing The Toothbrush Stretch.  The goal is to put your foot up on the counter and lean over each thigh for one minute on each leg.

You might have to start by putting your leg up on the edge of the tub.  If your bathroom only has a shower stall, pull out a low drawer and put your foot up on that.  With your leg straight, lean over towards your toes on that side, as much as you can.  Don't do it too hard.  Do it one minute.  If you have an electric toothbrush,   pay attention to when it vibrates and it will indicate one minute.  Repeat with the other leg.  Gradually work up to where you can put your leg on the counter and lean over it.

It's a miracle.  Your back will feel better and you will feel years younger!