I’m a personal trainer and I end every long commute with these four stretches

Woman on wooden floor and a pink yoga mat lying on her back with her knees close to her chest in a figure-four stretch. she's wearing a white tshirt and orange leggings. .

Living in a suburban area outside of New York City means that I’m always commuting. Whether it’s by car, subway, or rail, it sometimes takes me hours to get from one place to another.

Since I sit for most of my commutes, I make sure to do four simple stretches when I’m back home. These lengthen the muscles that get stiff when sitting for long periods, which can negatively impact the range of motion and increase the risk of pain or injury.