The Best Back Exercises & Stretches for Women Over 40

[@pattycraig7170]

I love these recovery day stretches! And that breathing exercise is one I will remember. Thanks for another lovely start to my day! 😍

[@FitnesswithPJ]

Perfect 😍

[@jing.ocampo]

Namaste 🙏💕 Day 15, done! (Just realized we're more than halfway through! Woohoo!)

[@FitnesswithPJ]

Where did that time go? 😃

[@audreyArice]

My favorite day of the week is active recovery day!

[@FitnesswithPJ]

I hear ya! You've been working hard Audrey 😃

[@jeanetteweiler3448]

such a gift... I'm all caught up with everyone and this was such a lovely reward! thank you, thank you!!

[@FitnesswithPJ]

You are so welcome! 🤗

[@michelleelizabeth299]

Day 15 done! And I am SO zenned out right now :) Thanks PJ!

[@ericjillnewkirk9018]

Ahhhhh that felt so good! Thank you for the breathing technique. ❤️❤️❤️ The whole world needs to take a moment and breathe like that. 🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@FitnesswithPJ]

I totally agree! 💗

[@valeriegoldberg6917]

That was great. The bear hover is tough. The breathing exercise is so relaxing.

[@FitnesswithPJ]

A good combo! 😀

[@juliagulia2002]

Loved this stretch! The box breathing really was relaxing.

[@FitnesswithPJ]

So glad! 😃

[@lesleyreavis7315]

That was fabulous and we all certainly deserved it. Thank you

[@FitnesswithPJ]

Oh yes! Well deserved!! 🥰

[@sandrabrinkley9529]

Thank you for this...lovely workout for a morning when I'm under the weather. And I love your T-shirt!!

[@FitnesswithPJ]

Love Dolly! 🥰

[@emilycolby5629]

The wall parts were challenging, I loved the breathing technique, that would be great for someone who has "white coat" syndrome to help lower their blood pressure. Once again thank you PJ!

[@FitnesswithPJ]

These techniques can be helpful in so many ways 💕

[@vanessahansen3151]

Wonderful recovery day!! Felt relaxing! Thanks PJ!!

[@FitnesswithPJ]

🥰

[@rebeccakomarek4668]

Very relaxing. Couldn't do any of the twisting stretches, but did everything else!

[@FitnesswithPJ]

So happy you know what's best for you 💕

[@janicemaloof556]

I forgot this one. This is REALLY GOOD!!!!! Thank you PJ

[@FitnesswithPJ]

You're SO welcome!!

[@susancollett9194]

I was living for this session! Thanks PJ, perfect timing for recovery!. Love "square breathing" it really works!

[@FitnesswithPJ]

😍

[@mariadefatimafatima8077]

I will take the breathing lesson for life. It was really amazing, felt so good.

[@FitnesswithPJ]

You are worth it! 🥰

[@jburwinkel]

This was so zen!!! I loved the breathing exercise! Namaste!!!

[@FitnesswithPJ]

Wonderful!

[@karenhayler4158]

Day 15 done. I love these stretching exercises and the legs up against the wall with the box breathing is genius

[@FitnesswithPJ]

It's such a helpful technique to have in your toolbox! 🥰

[@abigailsandham]

Completed this after day 16 and it was just what I needed. Felt amazing to stretch out my achy muscles. Brilliant stuff. X

[@FitnesswithPJ]

Wonderful 🤗

[@margaretflynn1288]

This felt wonderful after having done your back and biceps workout. The Sphinx pose was especially effective today. Thanks, PJ. 🙏 ❤

[@FitnesswithPJ]

Recovery days are so important! 😃

[@karenshahintajalli4886]

I was so happy with this recovery day workout. Woke up feeling soreness in my back and a little flare of the tennis elbow and was like... not sure I can do a heavy workout. Then when I realized it was a recovery day stretch... that instant sigh of relief. This was immensely good and helped relieve the tightness in back and make me more conscious of areas where sitting at a desk all day causes tightness. Thanks PJ!!

[@FitnesswithPJ]

So glad it was helpful Karen! 💗

[@lisadenbow8565]

Wow, what a wonderful way to end my crazy day. Much needed, thank you PJ so much!

[@FitnesswithPJ]

You are so welcome!

[@sarahwakelin7166]

Namaste PJ. Lovely rest day.

[@FitnesswithPJ]

🙏

[@dr.sherrispeaks]

I love the back strengthening exercises and inversion!

[@FitnesswithPJ]

They really are the best! 🙌

[@jennydawson1281]

Wow did this at the end of a tough day felt so good that breathing was great loved having my legs on the wall .

[@FitnesswithPJ]

I hope you have a better day tomorrow 💕

[@lisaluciano4973]

Loved the Day 15 stretches- it was a wonderful surprise, because I forgot we were at a recovery day! ❤

[@FitnesswithPJ]

Perfect 😍

[@mariadamato9740]

Wow, This helps the body and mind. Ahhhh! Thanks PJ! 💓🙏

[@FitnesswithPJ]

🤗

[@celesteoliva2383]

Peaceful PJ!!

[@FitnesswithPJ]

Gotta grab peaceful PJ when you can 😃

[@charissacarino9690]

Namaste PJ! 😊

[@FitnesswithPJ]

🧘‍♀️ 🙏

[@eileenwilliams4894]

Felt very good on my back and lats.

[@FitnesswithPJ]

😍

[@andream6770]

Excellent stretches ! Just what I needed!

[@FitnesswithPJ]

Perfect!

[@georgiecameron4007]

Day 15 done ✔️ loved this one pj thankyou 👍really look forward to stretch day feel relaxed now after the breathing exercise 😌

[@FitnesswithPJ]

💗

[@georgiecameron4007]

Really enjoyed doing this one again pj feeling so relaxed 😌

[@FitnesswithPJ]

Worth it! 😃

[@bridgetbaker2809]

Day 15 done! Felt great!

[@FitnesswithPJ]

💗

[@dianahale6229]

Love the stretches!!❤ I have done the box breathing before…not with my legs up…❤

[@FitnesswithPJ]

💕

[@kellypantaleoni5166]

This felt amazing❤ thank you ❤

[@FitnesswithPJ]

You're welcome 😊

[@beckytanner6350]

Thanks for the stretches! 🎉

[@FitnesswithPJ]

🥰

[@mariapreka5146]

Υπεροχες ασκησεις...σας ευχαριστω πολυ !!!!!

[@FitnesswithPJ]

So happy you love them 🥰

[@flora6465]

A much needed aaaaaah ... and relax ... 😍

[@FitnesswithPJ]

The best 🥰

[@raquelharo7128]

Thank you!❤

[@FitnesswithPJ]

You're so welcome 🤗

[@noemiencarnacion7986]

Thank you, another great 👍 👌

[@FitnesswithPJ]

🫶🏼

[@chrisostojic4131]

What a great way to welcome Day 15 by stretching and breathing! Thanks, PJ!💜💜

[@FitnesswithPJ]

Soooo welcome Chris! 💗

[@HeyHeyMsK]

Done! Thank you❤

[@FitnesswithPJ]

🤩

[@tashannafrey8149]

Absolutely lovely….😌

[@FitnesswithPJ]

Thank you! 😊

[@rosauraciriello8488]

Love it, thank you♥️♥️

[@FitnesswithPJ]

🤗

[@LynnDodwell]

Love THIS❣️

[@FitnesswithPJ]

Perfect Lynn! You deserve it 💕

[@janicemaloof556]

like like like this!!!!!!! thank you pj

[@FitnesswithPJ]

It's here for you ANYtime 💕

[@tracyjones5335]

So noice thanks PJ 🙌😍🌻

[@FitnesswithPJ]

You deserve it! 🤗

[@renejordaan2004]

Love love it Thankx pj❤

[@FitnesswithPJ]

😘

[@janineballesteros5470]

My back always needs extra TLC so this is a win

[@FitnesswithPJ]

You are not along Janine 💗

[@mariadefatimafatima8077]

Day 15 DONE uhuuuu

[@FitnesswithPJ]

That's the way Maria 🥰

[@adriennekinsella7123]

Jumped ahead a day because I won't be able to work out tomorrow! You all will enjoy these wonderful stretches.

[@FitnesswithPJ]

💕

[@klaraneil3243]

Day 15....now I know what an ACTIV Restday means🤣👍🤸‍♀️

[@FitnesswithPJ]

Yes!! 🙌

[@mandylloyd6750]

You redeemed yourself with the box breathing after those f*n bear holds.

[@FitnesswithPJ]

Hahahaha! 😇

[@susanamartinsdafonseca1042]

❤

[@FitnesswithPJ]

🌟

[@margaretflynn1288]

🙏 ❤

[@FitnesswithPJ]

🥰

[@rachelplett7233]

Thanks for no music..

[@FitnesswithPJ]

😄 🤗

[@sues6746]

🧘‍♀️👌💜

[@funnybunny1540]

Should you breath through your nose or mouth during “4 box breathing”?

[@FitnesswithPJ]

Nose

[@funnybunny1540]

Thanks!