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I prefer doing these after completing the running or walking portion of the workout. I am mildly fatigued, mellow, warmed up, and the endorphins have kicked in. These exercises are best done not hurried. You can let one flow into the other. Hold a position for 30 seconds. These should be done with caution if you have any joint or back problems. Breathe evenly, slowly and deeply and you do these exercises and assume these positions.
Standing upright
Extend Palms Forward
Raise Palms Skyward and Arch Back Backwards
Lean Forward at the Waist, Let Hands Drop Toward Feet
Drop Down and Form a Bridge (hands and feet on ground, butt high)
In Bridge Position Bring Heels of Feet toward the Ground (together and individually)
Drop to Knees on Ground, Sit and Lean Back
Still Kneeling go to Upright Position and do Pilates Lean Backwards
Lie Down on Stomach and Slowly Raise Head (cobra position)
Roll Over on Back and Extend Feet and Arms (overhead) as far as you can
Abdominally Curls (feet on ground, heels near butt, knees up) and do forward and twisting (elbow toward opposite knee)
Abdominal Curls (feet off ground and together, knees pulled toward stomach) do same sequence as above.
Still on Back Cross Right Foot Over Left Knee and Put Foot on Ground. With Hand Gently Pull Knee Toward Chest. Repeat Sequence with Opposite Foot.
Roll Over to Stomach and Extend Arms Forward and Repeatedly Lift One Foot With Leg Straight
Resume Bridge Position and Press Heels to Ground.
Stand Upright and Step Forward to do a Hip Flexor Extension
Twist and Stretch Inner Thigh
Squat With Both Feet on Ground
Stretch Opposite Inner Thigh
Extend and Stretch Opposite Hip Flexor
Lean Forward at the Waist, Let Hands Drop Toward Feet
Raise Palms Skyward and Arch Back Backwards
While Continuing to Arch Bring Palms to Side, Arms Extended and Stretch Chest
Put Right Hand Behind Head and Apply Pressure to Right Elbow, Repeat with Opposite Hand
Extend Palms Forward
Stand Upright and Finish
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