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The
WARM-UP
is an important part of any workout. It should begin every session
to prepare your body for more strenuous exercise by heating up and stretching your
muscles, increasing your circulation and pulse rate, and delivering more oxygen to
your muscles.
WARM-UP
HEAD ROLLS
Rotate your head to the
right for one count, feeling
the stretch up the left side
of your neck, then 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, then
drop your head to your
chest for one count.
SHOULDER LIFTS
Lift your right shoulder
toward your ear for one
count. Then lift your left
shoulder up for one count
as you lower your right
shoulder.
SIDE STRETCHES
Open your arms to the
side and lift them until
they are over your head.
Reach your right arm as
far toward the ceiling as
you can for one count.
Repeat this action with
your left arm.
QUADRICEPS STRETCH
With one hand against a
wall for balance, reach
behind you and pull your
right foot up. Bring your
heel as close to your
buttocks as possible. Hold
for 15 counts and repeat
with left foot.
INNER THIGH STRETCH
Sit with the soles of your
feet together and your
knees pointing outward.
Pull your feet as close to
your groin as possible.
Gently push your knees
toward the floor. Hold for
15 counts.
TOE TOUCHES
Slowly bend forward from
your waist, letting your
back and shoulders relax
as you stretch toward
your toes. Reach as far
as you can and hold for
15 counts.
HAMSTRING
STRETCHES
Extend your right leg.
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.
CALF/ACHILLES
STRETCH
Lean against a wall with
your left leg in front of the
right and your arms
forward. Keep your right
leg straight and the left
foot on the floor; then
bend the left leg and lean
forward by moving your
hips toward the wall.
Hold, then repeat on the
other side for 15 counts.
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