Hello!
Since there was so much Christmas&New Year stuff going on, I haven't had time to post any tips for stretching for very long time. Sorry about that! However, that doesn't mean that I haven't been doing anything. I make a point to remember to work out and stretch several times a week. I hope you do too!
Yesterday I went to a BodyPump class. My leg muscles are already sore this morning and I don't want to know how sore they will be later on. I will have to stretch good tonight.
Here's one of my favorite stretches; swan pose. It does wonders to your hips and buttocks. Here's step by step instructions how to do it by eHow:
1) Come into table top position with your hands and knees on the mat. Your hips
and hands should be about shoulder-width apart with your arms stretched
straight down.
2) Begin the swan pose by drawing your left knee up to your left wrist. The
placement of your foot will depend on your level of flexibility. In the full
swan posture, your toes will reach your right wrist; however, if you need to
keep your heel down, that is okay as well. For beginners, it is often easier
to rest the heel in the crease between your upper thigh and abdomen.
3) Stretch your right leg out behind you as you bring your left knee forward.
You want the top of your foot flat on the mat as you point with your toes,
lengthening the leg. Keep your arms and spine straight. At this point, you
may want to place one or more blocks under your left hip for support as you
drop into swan pose.
4) Walk your hands forward, taking care to keep your hips straight and square.
Do not allow your left hip to drop forward or your right hip to roll open.
If you feel your hips turning, use another block to keep them straight.
Continue walking your arms forward until your chest rests on your upper
thighs. Hold the position for at least five full breaths before gently
coming up to table top and repeating on the opposite side.
Here's a video as well. It shows you exactly how to do it.
That's all today. I will try to get my New Year's Eve party pictures put together later on.
Have A Great Wednesday!!
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