7. TRAINING TIPS
THIGH STRETCHES
Brace yourself with one hand on the wall,
grasp your foot and pull your left or right
foot as close as possible to your buttocks.
You will feel pleasant tension in the front of
your thigh. Hold this position for 30 seconds
if possible and repeat the exercise twice
for each leg.
INNER THIGH
Sit on the ground and bring the heels of
both your feet together with your knees
pointing out. Pull your feet as close as
possible to your loins. Carefully push your
knees downward. Hold this position for 30-
40 seconds if possible.
TOE TOUCHING
Slowly bend your torso forward and try to
touch your hands to your feet. Stretch as
close to your toes as possible. Hold this
position for 20-30 seconds if possible.
HAMSTRING STRETCHES
Sit on the ground and stretch out your right
leg. Bend your left leg to place your foot
against your right thigh. Now try to grasp
your left foot with your right arm. Hold this
position for 30-40 seconds if possible.
CALF / ACHILLES TENDON EXERCISES
Place both hands against the wall and brace
your entire body. Alternately place your left
and right leg back. You will feel tension in
the calf of this leg. Hold this position for
30-40 seconds if possible.
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