Stretching
May 24th, 2023 7:12 AM Mr. Q Categories: Stretching
Stretching is an essential component of physical fitness and can provide numerous benefits, such as improved flexibility, increased range of motion, enhanced athletic performance, and reduced muscle soreness. There are various types of stretching techniques, including static stretching, dynamic stretching, and proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) stretching. Static stretching involves holding […] Read more »
Prone twist
May 12th, 2023 8:33 AM Mr. Q Categories: Stretching
The prone twist stretch is a yoga pose that targets the muscles in the back, hips, and spine. Proper form: How to reduce difficulty: To reduce the difficulty of this stretch, you can keep your lifted leg lower to the ground and use your hand to support it. You can […] Read more »
Lean back
May 12th, 2023 8:30 AM Mr. Q Categories: Stretching
The lean back stretch is a simple stretch that targets the muscles in the lower back and hips. This stretch can help increase flexibility in the lower back and relieve tension in the hips. Proper Form: How to Reduce Difficulty: If you find this stretch too difficult, you can try […] Read more »
Tail whip
May 12th, 2023 8:27 AM Mr. Q Categories: Stretching
The face down one leg kick to opposite side of body stretch is a dynamic stretch that targets the lower back, glutes, and hamstrings. Proper Form: How to Reduce Difficulty: If this stretch is too difficult, try lifting your leg and arm only a few inches off the ground, or […] Read more »
Low side bend
May 12th, 2023 8:22 AM Mr. Q Categories: Stretching
The Low Side Bend stretch is a yoga pose that targets the obliques, hip flexors, and hamstrings, and helps improve flexibility in the spine and hips. Proper Form: How to Reduce Difficulty: If you have tight hamstrings, you can bend your knees slightly to make the stretch easier. You can […] Read more »
Long side bend
May 12th, 2023 8:19 AM Mr. Q Categories: Stretching
The long side bend stretch is a great way to stretch and lengthen the muscles on the side of your body. Proper form: How to reduce the difficulty: How to increase the difficulty: Number of reps: Beginner: 2-3 reps per side Intermediate: 3-4 reps per side Advanced: 4-5 reps per […] Read more »
Reach side knee
May 11th, 2023 5:30 PM Mr. Q Categories: Stretching
The “reach side knee” stretch is a dynamic stretch that targets the hamstrings, glutes, and lower back. Proper form: How to reduce difficulty: To make this stretch easier, you can use a resistance band or strap to help bring your foot closer to your hands. How to increase difficulty: To […] Read more »
Side Bends
May 11th, 2023 5:27 PM Mr. Q Categories: Stretching
Proper form: Reduce difficulty: If you have limited flexibility, you can reduce the difficulty by keeping your arms at shoulder height instead of reaching them up. Increase difficulty: To increase the difficulty, you can hold each side bend for a longer period of time. Reps: Estimated time: 5-10 minutes Read more »
Proud pigeon
May 11th, 2023 5:19 PM Mr. Q Categories: Stretching
The proud pigeon stretch is a yoga pose that targets the hip flexors, glutes, and outer hips. Proper form: How to reduce the difficulty: How to increase the difficulty: Reps: Estimated time for exercise: Read more »
Pretzel
May 11th, 2023 5:16 PM Mr. Q Categories: Stretching
The pretzel rotate stretch targets the lower back, glutes, and hips. It helps to improve flexibility in these areas and can alleviate tightness and discomfort. Proper Form: How to Reduce Difficulty: To make this stretch easier, use a yoga block or cushion to prop up your torso and make the […] Read more »