12 Jul
Get a Stability Cushion
I have one … it’s great for restorative stretching and gently aligning the spine.
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12 Jul
Use Foam Rollers
These are awesome for aligning the spine and intelligently massaging the entire body.
12 Jul
Get a Mat & Use it at Home
ASSS Your Body … Align Stretch Strengthen Shape It
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Starting Position Stand tall with back straight, feet wider than the hips, toes turned out, abs engaged and arms at sides.Action Keeping the legs straight and the abs engaged, slowly bend forward from the waist until you fingertips reach the floor–ideally, with your back in a flat position. Reaching your chin towards the floor in front of you.Breathe and hold 10-30 seconds. Muscles Stretched: Hamstrings |
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Starting Position Stand tall with back straight, feet wider than the hips, toes turned out, abs engaged and arms at your sides.Action Keeping the legs straight and the abs engaged, slowly bend forward from the waist until you fingertips reach the floor–ideally, with your back in a flat position. From there, stretch deeper, as if your body is folding in half at the waist, allowing your elbows to bend and your head to relax towards the floor beneath you.
Breathe and hold 10-30 seconds. Muscles Stretched: hamstrings, back |
From www.sparkpeople.com … they offer a great, FREE, On-Line Fitness & Weight Loss Program.
08 Jun
Torso Twist Stretch
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Starting Position Sit on floor, back straight, shoulders down, abs engaged, legs extended in front of you. Bend right knee to place foot flat on the floor.Action Wrap your left arm around your right leg and twist to your right side, supporting yourself by placing your right hand behind you.Breathe deeply and hold for 10-30 seconds. Repeat on opposite side. Muscles Stretched: Glutes, hips, core |
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08 Jun
Standing Quad Stretch
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Starting Position Stand tall, holding onto a chair or wall for balance if necessary (not pictured). Keep your feet hip-width apart, your back straight and your feet parallel.Action Reach back and grab your left foot in your left hand, keeping your thighs lined up next to each other and left leg in line with the hip (not pulled back behind you).Breathe and hold 10-30 seconds. Repeat on opposite side. Muscles Stretched: quads, hips |
From www.sparkpeople.com … they offer a great, FREE, On-Line Fitness & Weight Loss Program.
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Starting Position Stand tall with back straight, abs engaged, shoulders down, and feet hip-width apart. Bring your left leg forward, heel down, toes up and leg straight.Action Keeping back straight and abs engaged, bend the right knee as if sitting back, while supporting yourself with both hands on your thighs.Breathe and hold 10-30 seconds. Repeat on opposite side. Muscles Stretched: Hamstrings, glutes |
From www.sparkpeople.com … they offer a great, FREE, On-Line Fitness & Weight Loss Program.
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Starting Position Stand tall with back straight, abs engaged, shoulders down, and legs together.Action Bend forward, placing your hands on your thighs until back is flat. Concentrate on lengthening the legs and lifting your hips towards the ceiling.
Breathe and hold 10-30 seconds. Muscles Stretched: Hamstrings |
From www.sparkpeople.com : a great, FREE ON-LINE Fitness & Weight-Loss Program!