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Stretching
In many ways stretching is the absolute most important part of your exercise
regime. It should be done thoroughly before and after your workout. Due to the
increasingly rampant solipsism of modern society Yoga has come to the forefront
of the exercise vernacular. However you don’t have to be Ravi Shankar to do
beneficial stretching exercise. Here are some stretches that target each muscle
group.
Hamstring Stretch
- Sit on the floor with your leg spread out. Lean forward and touch your toes.
If you can quite touch just get as close as you can. As your flexibility increases
you soon be able to.
Inner Thigh Stretch
- Sit on the floor and bend your knees while allowing the soles of your feet
to touch. Place your hands on the tips of your feet for balance. Now, slowly
lower your knees towards the floor. Again, like with all stretches you might
not make it all the way the first time, but eventually you’ll get there.
Toe Touch
- We’ve all done this one from the time we were in grade school. Stand upright
and lower your hands so they touch the tips of your toes. Be sure to keep
you legs locked and your back as straight as possible otherwise the stretch
is useless.
Calf Achilles Stretch
- Stand two feet away from a flat wall and place your hands flat against the
wall. Position your feet one in front of the other several inches apart. Slowly
move your body towards the wall keeping your legs as straight as possible.
Hold this for several moments, and then repeat. You’ll notice a difference
right away.
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