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stretching routine
W
ARM UP
AND COOL
DOWN
Inner Thigh Stretch
Sit with the soles of your feet together
with your knees pointing outward. Pull
your feet as close into your groin as
possible. Gently push your knees
towards the floor. Hold for 15 counts.
Hamstring Stretch
Sit with your right leg extended. Rest the sole
of your left foot against your right inner thigh.
Stretch toward your toe as far as possible.
Hold for 15 counts. Relax and then repeat
with left leg extended.
Head Roll
Rotate your head to the right for one count,
feeling the stretch up the left side of your
neck. Next, rotate your head back for one
count, stretching your chin to the ceiling
and letting your mouth open. Rotate your
head to the left for one count, and finally,
drop your head to your chest for one count.
A successful exercise program
consists of a warm-up, aerobic
exercise, and a cool-down. Do the
entire program at least two and
preferably three times a week, resting
for a day between workouts. After
several months, you can increase
your workouts to four or five times
per week.
Warming up is an important part of
your workout, and should begin every
session. It prepares your body for
more strenuous exercise by heating
up and stretching out your muscles,
increasing your circulation and pulse
rate, and delivering more oxygen to
your muscles. At the end of your
workout, repeat these exercises to
reduce sore muscle problems. We
suggest the following warm-up and
cool-down exercises:
