I wanted to start off today's post by telling everyone how much I love fitness! Throughout my life I have been very privileged to have been tutored by fitness professionals at a variety of levels. I played division 1 college volleyball and was personal trained for 5 years. I have been honored to receive the best instruction possible to know how to get into shape! I have started getting into my own personal training and wanted to start out by sharing this exercise!
-One of the most important things you can do in a work out is STRETCH!! Warm up those muscles and loosen them up before you start your workout! Stretching before and after is crucial for body physique. And the plus side is that it BURNS CALORIES :)
I'm going to share with you a five step stretch that I do almost every day! I love the way that it makes my body and muscles feel. Its a "Hurts So Good Feeling" if you know what I mean.
Lets Get Started....
1. I first start with a runners position. Placing one hand on top of the knee and the other on the ground. Your back leg should be straight while the other is bent at a 45 degree angle. DON'T let your knee go past your toe (Big no no)
-One of the most important things you can do in a work out is STRETCH!! Warm up those muscles and loosen them up before you start your workout! Stretching before and after is crucial for body physique. And the plus side is that it BURNS CALORIES :)
I'm going to share with you a five step stretch that I do almost every day! I love the way that it makes my body and muscles feel. Its a "Hurts So Good Feeling" if you know what I mean.
Lets Get Started....
1. I first start with a runners position. Placing one hand on top of the knee and the other on the ground. Your back leg should be straight while the other is bent at a 45 degree angle. DON'T let your knee go past your toe (Big no no)
2. Pull back until your sitting on your foot and stretch that Calf! "Feel the burn!"
Try to reach and touch your toe. If you can, go past your toe and reach as far as you can.
Try to reach and touch your toe. If you can, go past your toe and reach as far as you can.
3. Come up again into kneeling position. This is to stretch out your Hip Flexor. With one hand on your back side push your hip forward. You should feel this stretch at the top of your thigh and the inside of hip bone.
4. (This one is my Favorite!) Stay in the previous position. Now with your arm, shoot it straight up to the sky! You can even angle it toward the opposite side for an even deeper stretch it. Reach as far as you can! Feel it baby! Try to keep you hip pressed forward while doing this. This will get your side stretched, your Obliques, and Hip Flexor. This stretch also helps with flattening your lower stomach ;)
5. While in this position reach back and grab your back foot. Bring it up and stretch that quad. So Nice!
AND YOUR DONE! This is a fluid exercise one after the other, no stopping in between. When your done with one leg switch to the other! Remember in each of these exercises make sure your front knee doesn't go past your toe. This can be harmful to your knees. I hope you enjoy this stretch routine and have a Great Workout! Burn Some Calories for us.
Sincerely,
Jean
Sincerely,
Jean