Another exercise in our series of movements that don’t require equipment, this exercise gets you off your bottom and will get the blood flowing. It’s easy to do while watching your favorite show, with music in the background, or when you need to break up your day at the office. Stand with your feet shoulder… Continue reading Exercise of the Week: Knee-Up Crossover
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Exercise of the Week: Kick-Backs
This movement is easy as can be. No equipment required, but it gets the blood flowing and can help you improve your balance. Make sure you’re on flat ground, and have sure footing. Caution with socks and slick floors! Stand with your feet about shoulder width apart, and with your hands on your hips. Shift… Continue reading Exercise of the Week: Kick-Backs
Exercise of the Week: Walk-Out Hamstring Stretch
Last week we shared a variety of plank that stretches your hamstring and calves. This stretch also targets the same muscles, along with your core. No equipment needed, it’s an easy move to do anytime, anywhere. Start by standing with your legs shoulder-width apart.Brace your core and bend down, placing your hands on the ground.… Continue reading Exercise of the Week: Walk-Out Hamstring Stretch
Exercise Of The Week: One-Sided Balance Wall Sit
This week’s exercise is a simple variation of a wall sit. Wall sits help strengthen your glutes, quads (front of the thigh), and calves. Like this other variation, if you activate your core, it’ll help strengthen that as well. This version also requires additional balance, as you’ll have moments in each rep where you’re only… Continue reading Exercise Of The Week: One-Sided Balance Wall Sit
Exercise of the Week: Standing Heel Taps
Standing heel taps work your core and legs- and also help you develop your balance. No equipment required- this is another easy exercise that can be completed anywhere. Stand with your feet about shoulder-width apart.Bring one knee up, with your foot angling slightly towards the center of your body. With your opposite hand, reach across… Continue reading Exercise of the Week: Standing Heel Taps