WARM UP / COOL DOWN
Suggested Stretches
The following stretches provide a good warm-up and cool-down. Move slowly
as you stretch.
Ham String Stretch
Sit with one leg extended. Bring the sole of the
opposite foot toward you, resting it against the
extended leg's inner thigh. Stretch toward your toe as
far as possible, hold for 15 counts, then relax. Repeat
three times for both legs. .
Stretches: Hamstring, Lower Back and Groin
Inner Thigh Stretch
Sit with the soles of your feet together and knees
pointing outward. Pull your feet as close into the groin
area as possible. Hold for 15 counts, then relax. Repeat
three times.
Stretches: Quadriceps and Hip Muscles
Toe Touches
Stand with your knees bend slightly, slowly bend forward
from the hips. Allow your back and shoulders to relax as
you stretch down toward your toes. Go as far as you can
and hold for 15 counts, then relax. Repeat three times.
Stretch: Hamstring, Back of Knees, Back
Quadriceps Stretch
Stand on one foot with one hand hold onto the wall to
balance, raise the other foot behind you, and pull up your
foot as close to your buttocks as possible. Hold for 15
counts, then relax. Repeat three times.
Stretch: Quadriceps muscles, Hip muscle
Calf/Achilles Stretch
Stretch: Lower legs, Achilles tendons, and Ankles
With one leg in front of the other and arms out, lean
against the wall. Keep your back leg straight and back
foot flat on the ground; then bend the front leg and lean
forward by moving your hips toward the wall. Hold, then
repeat on the other side. To cause even further
stretching the Achilles tendons, slightly bend back leg as
well.
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