Have you got tight calves? We have 3 simple calf stretches which you can do anywhere. 1.Calf Stretch with Towel Starting Position: Begin seated in a chair or on a firm surface. Extend one leg and place a towel around ball of foot and grasp with both hands. Movement:…
Starting Position: Begin seated or standing. Interlock fingers and reach toward ceiling, extending both arms. Movement: Press palms upward, attempting to straighten arms fully. Once arms are fully extended, lean to the side. Hold for 5-10 seconds.
Lets get our hips moving through this wonderful hamy stretch! Passive Hamstring Wall Stretch Starting Position: Begin lying on floor. Position self with legs extended upwards on wall. Arms are at sides for support. Movement: Slide hips toward wall until gentle stretch is felt behind thighs. Attempt to relax for…
Starting Position: Begin by sitting upright in chair. Maintain good posture, positioning self on sit bones (ischial tuberosities) so that spine is in neutral position. Movement: Reach to top of head with one arm while opposite arm grasps chair, stabilizing shoulder. Gently pull head over away from depressed shoulder, stretching…
Lets get our hips moving through this wonderful hamy stretch! Supine Hamstring Stretch Starting Position: Begin lying on your back with legs extended. Wrap stretch strap, or towel, around arch of one foot. Movement: Pull stretch strap with arms, lifting straight leg until a gentle stretch is felt behind the thigh….
This exercise is great for correcting ankle imbalances and restore function. Starting Position: Begin standing with leg to be stretched extended behind body. Leg should be straight with heel on ground. Movement: Slowly lean forward, putting weight onto front leg while maintaining straight leg and heel-floor contact. A gentle…
Increase flexibility, improve joint range of motion, and improve circulation with the Seated Hamstring Stretch. Starting Position: Begin seated on floor. Extend one leg while other is flexed inward. Maintain good posture, positioning self on sit bones (ischial tuberosities). Spine is in neutral position with a flat lower back. Movement:…
This exercise will increase knee strength and muscular endurance. Starting Position: Begin sitting upright or lying back with legs extended. Movement: Tighten thigh muscles and hold for 5 seconds. All the muscles around the knee cap should tighten. There should be minimal knee joint movement. Repeat for prescribed repetitions…
Have you ever heard anyone say that they want to DECREASE their performance? I doubt it! I would suggest there is some area, or areas, in our lives that we would like to increase performance. If not, you’re amazing and I want to meet you! First, let us get one…
Here is an exercise to help increase flexibility in your low back and hips. START: Begin lying on side with knees together and bent to approximately 90 degrees. Support head with your hand or with pillow. MOVEMENT: Activate core. Lift knee upward while keeping soles of shoes touching. Continue lifting knee…
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