AGE-PROOF YOUR posture

Try to fit in as many of these exercises as you can each day.

Cobra prep

This helps develop spinal mobility in and around your upper back.

STARTING POSITION

• Lie on your front, aligning pelvis and spine in neutral, and rest your forehead on the mat. Legs are straight, slightly wider than hip width and turned out from the hips.

• Bend your elbows and position hands slightly wider than your shoulders, palms face down. Make sure shoulders are released and your collarbones are wide. Maintain an appropriate level of connection to your centre throughout.

• Now, breathe in, preparing your body to move.

ACTION

• Breathe out as you begin to lengthen the front of the neck to roll and lift your head and then your chest off the mat. Your arms will begin to straighten slightly. Feel your lower ribs remaining in contact with the