Stretching can save you from pulling or tearing a muscle if you slip or if something gets bent the wrong way.

If you are like me and are sluggish in the mornings, it's just too hard to get into exercising at that time.   However, I find I can do some stretching and it's a very good time to do it.   It's best to warm up somewhat before stretching so if you can do some jumping jacks or walking, it would help.
Or you can do these laying on the bed.   Some people tell me that this helps them relax and go to sleep at night.  Some people prefer to stretch when they wake up and it's best if you can do it both times.

Reach for China! (3 for 10).
Put your arms back up over your head and point your toes and stretch as far as you can.
Count to ten.  Do this three times.

Side Stretch (3 for 10).
Put your arms out straight from your shoulders.  Contract your right side muscles as you bend to the right side.   Hold it for ten seconds.   Do the left.   Do this three times.

Finger bends, wrist and ankle rolls (3 each).
Gently pull your fingers back on each hand three times.   Roll your wrists and then ankles three times in each direction.

Neck Roll (10).
Sit up and roll your head each way ten times.   Then shrug your shoulders ten times.

Touch your toes (3).
Sit up and first push your heels down into your bed or your pad.  Count to ten.  Then reach for your toes.  Hold that for ten.   Do this routine three times.   Try not to bend your knees.  If you can reach your toes easily, pull back on the top part of your foot for a better stretch.

Inner Leg Side Stretch (3 each facing front then facing side).
Spread your legs out as far as you can.    Push your heels in for a count of ten (twice).  Spread them a little further.  First face front and lean to each side with your arms up above your head three times.     Keep your back straight - this is not a back stretch, but a leg stretch.  Then face each foot in turn and reach for your toes.   Again, if you can reach your toes easily, bend the top part of your foot back until you feel the stretch.  Do this three times.

Inner Leg Front Stretch (3).
Spread your legs out as far as you can.    Push your heels in for a count of ten (twice).  Spread them a little further.   This is not a typo - do it again.   Reach forward with your arms out in front of you.

Waist Rotation (10).
Stand up and plant your feet about shoulder width apart.   Bend your arms and swing your upper torso back and forth keeping your feet planted.

Arm Rotation (10).
Stay in the Waist Rotation stance and just swing your arms in and out (in front of you, crossing each other, then as far back as you can without pulling something).    Then swing your arms around in a circle out to your sides.