SUGGESTED STRETCHES
Head Rolls
Rotate your head to the right for one count while feeling the stretch
up the left side of your neck. Next, rotate your head back for one
count, stretching your chin to the ceiling. Rotate your head to the
left for one count, and finally, drop your head to your chest for one
count.
Shoulder Lifts
Lift your left shoulder up toward your ear for one count. Then lift
your right shoulder up for one count as you lower your left shoulder.
Side Stretches
Open your arms to the side and continue lifting them until they are
over your head. Reach your left arm as far upward as you can for one
count. Feel the stretch up your left side. Repeat this action with your
right arm.
Quadriceps Stretch
With one hand against a wall for balance, reach behind you and pull
your left foot up. Bring your heel as close to your buttocks as possible.
Hold for 15 counts and repeat with right foot up.
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SUGGESTED STRETCHES
Inner Thigh Stretch
Sit with the soles of your feet together with your knees pointing
outward. Pull your feet as close into your groin as possible. Gently
push your knees towards 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 down as far
as you can and hold for 15 counts.
Hamstring Stretches
Sit with your right leg extended. Rest the soles of your left foot
against your right inner thigh. Stretch toward your toes as far as
possible. Hold for 15 counts. Relax and then repeat with left leg
extended.
Calf/Achilles Stretches
Lean against a wall with your right leg in front of the left and your
arms forward. Keep your left leg straight and the right foot on the
floor; then bend the right leg and lean forward by moving your hip
toward the wall. Hold, then repeat on the other side for 15 counts.
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