среда, 28 сентября 2011 г.

Cool Down With 5 Post-Workout Stretches In Under 8 Minutes

Cool Down With 5 Post-Workout Stretches In Under 8 Minutes

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Follow along with contributing fitness editor Assata McKenzie for the ultimate post-workout stretching routine that will cool you down from head to toe, in under eight minutes.


See the entire fitness guide here.


More:

5 Easy Pre-Workout Stretches in Under 5 Minutes

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Original article and pictures take www.chatelaine.com site

четверг, 8 сентября 2011 г.

COOL DOWN EXERCISES

COOL DOWN EXERCISES

Stretch and relax your entire body with this 5-minute stretching routine. A set of cool down exercises to increase muscle control, flexibility and range of motion. Start the timer, play the music and unwind!


Stretch and relax your entire body with this 5 minute routine. Cool down exercises to increase muscle control, flexibility and range of motion. Have fun! https://www.spotebi.com/workout-routines/5-minute-full-body-cool-down-exercises/

COOL DOWN EXERCISES INSTRUCTIONS


WARM UP AND WORKOUT


Start your exercise routine with a 10 minute full body warm up, continue with a full body workout and finish with this set of cool down exercises.


STATIC STRETCHES


1. Ab stretch: 20 seconds. Lie down on the mat with your arms in push up position and your legs straight. Straighten your arms slowly and lift your torso.

2. Cat cow stretch: 20 seconds + 20 seconds. Start on all fours, drop your head and round your back and neck. Hold and then slowly curve your back down and raise your head.

3. Hip flexor stretch: 20 seconds + 20 seconds. Kneel on your left leg and bend your right leg in front of you at a 90-degree angle. Shift your weight forward and feel the stretch in your hip. Switch sides.

4. Lower back stretch: 20 seconds. Lie down on your back and pull your knees up to your chest. Deepen the stretch as you breathe out.

5. Standing forward bend: 20 seconds. Stand up and then slowly rotate your hips and lower your torso. Try touching the back of your ankles, keep your knees straight and hold.

6. Quad stretch: 20 seconds + 20 seconds. Keep your thighs together, grab one foot and pull it toward your butt. Hold the stretch and then switch sides.

7. Calf stretch: 20 seconds + 20 seconds. Hold onto a wall and extend one leg back. Keep your back foot flat on the floor, your back knee straight and lean forward.

8. Shoulder stretch: 20 seconds + 20 seconds. Grasp one elbow and gently pull the arm toward the chest. Breathe slowly and exhale as you deepen the stretch.

9. Biceps stretch: 20 seconds. Straighten your arms, clasp your hands behind your back and rotate your palms. Raise your arms and hold.

10. Child’s pose: 20 seconds. Sit down on your heels and stretch your arms in front of you. Relax and feel all tension fading away.


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RELATED WORKOUT ROUTINES


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