Stomach Crunch
Sit & Reach
Back Stretch
Running In Place
Lying Half Twist
Starting Position: You lie on your back with your arms stretched out (like you were the letter 'T'.) Then lift your knees so they are perpendicular to the ground and then make sure your feet are parallel to the ground. Your head should be looking at your knees.
What To Do: Now that you are in this position, roll your legs to the left as far as possible the roll your legs as far to the right as far s possible while making sure your shoulders stay in contact with the floor.
Routine: 3 sets of 6 repetitions
Stomach Crunch
Starting Position: Lie on your back with your knees bent and your feet off of the floor. Place your fingers (not your hands) behind your head.
What To Do: Without using your hands, arms, or fingers, bring your knees to your head and your head to your knees at the same time. Then return to the starting position.
Routine: 3 sets of 12 - 20 repetitions
Sit & Reach
Starting Position: Sit on the ground with your legs in a straddle position ... stretched out just short of your maximum stretch.
What To Do: Placing your hands on the floor in front of you, support yourself as you slowly lean forward. Stretch forward as far as possible. Then site back us. Place your hands on your right leg and slowly lean toward your right leg while using your hands to support yourself. Sit back up. Place your hands on your left leg and slowly lean toward your left leg while using your hands to support yourself. Sit back up.
Routine: 3 sets of 10 repetitions
Back Stretch
Starting Position: Kneel on your hands and knees like your child is riding you like a horse. Keep your legs slightly a part, your hands flat, and your head looking ahead.
What To Do: Arch your back as much as possible. As you do, roll your head down as if you were looking at your belt buckle.
Routine: 3 sets of 10 repetitions
Running In Place
Starting Position: Stand up as straight as possible. Place your arms straight down at your side. Bend your elbows up so that your hands are parallel to the floor.
What To Do: Run in place, making sure that your knees come up and contact your hands every time.
Routine: 20 - 30 seconds in 3 sessions
