Stretches for flying can make any flight more comfortable. If you’re on a long flight… say anything longer than three hours… stretching, or at least moving around is almost essential. When the flight attendants say it’s safe to move around the cabin, take advantage of that…. get up and walk the aisle from time to time.Just sitting still for long periods of time can result in fluid retention and swelling, cramping, fatigue and jet lag. In one of the most extreme examples, you could even suffer from deep leg thrombosis… what is sometimes called “economy class syndrome”.There are some stretches for flying that you can do in your seat. Most airlines include some kind of article on stretches in their inflight magazine… look in the back where you find route maps and inflight information.Don’t worry about looking silly doing stretches for flying unique hoodia … many of the other passengers may be stretching in their seats too…. and besides, you’ll probably never see these people again.Here are a few examples if you can visualize them….1. Do ankle circles… lift feet off the floor. Draw a circle with the toes, circling your feet away from each other at first, then towards each other.2. Foot “rocks”…. Start with your feet flat on the floor. First keep your heels on the floor and point your toes as high as you can. Back to flat on the floor, then keep the balls of the feet on the floor and pick the heels up as high as you can.3. Knee lifts…. Lift one leg at a time, contracting your thigh muscles. Alternate legs and repeat several times.4. Knee to chest…. Bend forward slightly and lift one leg again. Clasp your hands around your knee and hug it to your chest. Hold this stretch for a few seconds.