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…
Here is an exercise to help increase flexibility in your low back and hips. START: Lie on your back with knees bent and slightly apart. Place the finger tips of one hand just inward from you hip bone and finger of the other hand just below your sternum. MOVEMENT: 1. Perform…
Here is an exercise to help increase flexibility in your low back and hips. START: Begin lying on back. Cross one leg over other, placing ankle on opposite thigh above knee. MOVEMENT: Grasp uncrossed leg under thigh and gently pull toward chest. A stretch in hip of crossed leg should be…
This is a great way to open up your chest and activate your back muscles. It will help your shoulders, back and chest and posture. It will also activate your brain and give you energy! Starting Position: Begin on your hands and knees with your head and back in a straight…
This is a great way to open up your chest and activate your back muscles. It will help your shoulders, back and chest and posture. It will also activate your brain and give you energy! Starting Position: Begin standing with feet about hip width apart. Arms should be extended to sides…
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