Stand straight with feet shoulder-width apart. Raise your right arm above your head. Now bend your upper body to the left side, stretching the right side of your body. Hold this position and count 10. Come back to the starting position. Now raise your left arm and bend to the right side. Count 10. Come back to the starting position. Repeat 5 times on each side.
Benefits: Strengthens the muscles and increases the blood flow. Side bending helps to stimulate the adrenal glands which play a role in blood pressure regulation. It also tones the waist muscles and improves spinal flexibility.