Flexibility

WORKOUT SEQUENCE

  • 10 Standing Side Stretch
  • 10 Fold Over Stretch
  • 10 Butterfly Stretch
  • 10 Seated Hamstring Stretch
  • 10 Seated Trunk Twist
  • 10 Swan Stretch

Repeat sequence above 3x

i.e. complete 10 sets of each movement, 3 reps of the entire sequence. Complete this workout 2-3 times a week for optimal results.

Key Terms:

Sets: Refers to how many times you will repeat that exercise for the set number of repetitions.

For example, you do 10 squats and rest 30-60 seconds (that is one set). Then you do 10 burpees, rest. The repetition begins when you start your workout sequence again at the first movement.

STANDING SIDE STRETCH

Flexibility / Yoga Basics: Standing side stretch movement

FOLD OVER STRETCH

Flexibility / Yoga Basics: Fold over stretch for back

BUTTERFLY STRETCH

Flexibility / Yoga Basics: Butterfly stretch for legs, thigh and hip flexors

SEATED HAMSTRING STRETCH

Flexibility / Yoga Basics: Seated hamstring stretch

SEATED TRUNK TWIST

Flexibility / Yoga Basics: Seated trunk twist for core

SWAN STRETCH

Flexibility / Yoga Basics: Swan stretch, or upward dog posture