Stretches- Legs; 5 Minutes to Fitness+ Core Energy Program

by Peter K in Peter K's Blog, Physical Therapy

Stretch everyday to maintain good joint health, muscle flexibility and decreased injuries. These stretches are from my 5 Minutes to Fitness+ DVD.

Guidelines:

• Stretching seems to have the most benefit after a workout when the muscles are warmed up.  Stretch after your 5 Minutes to Fitness+ routine
• If you are a runner and already stretch before or after a run, keep doing that. Studies showed more injury if you changed your stretching routine.
• Hold each stretch for 30 seconds.
• Don’t bounce.
• You should feel a gentle pull, not pain while stretching.
• Hold each stretch for 30 seconds and repeat 3 times.