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About This Video This video will help you stretch your calves and ankles without any equipment. Coach Nicole will take you through one short set of 4 different stretches that target your lower leg. You can perform these stretches when standing up—just make sure your muscles are warmed up first!
Length: 3 minutes Equipment: None Type of Workout: Flexibility (stretching) Muscles Stretched: Calves (soleus, gastrocnemius) Fitness Level: Beginning to advanced; since this routine takes place in a standing position, it may also be suitable for individuals with limited mobility. Impact: None Safety Precautions: Perform this routine only after your muscles are warm, such as after your warm up or after your workout. Always stretch through your own range of motion, never to the point of pain. Avoid bouncing.
Lower Body Stretching
About This Video This video will help you stretch your lower body without any equipment. Coach Nicole will take you through one short set of 6 different stretches that target your thighs (quads, hamstrings, inner thighs) and calves. You can perform these stretches when standing up—just make sure your muscles are warmed up first!
Length: 4 minutes Equipment: None Type of Workout: Flexibility (stretching) Muscles Worked: Lower body (quads, hamstrings, calves, inner thighs) Fitness Level: Beginning to advanced; since this routine takes place in a standing position, it may also be suitable for individuals with limited mobility. Impact: None Safety Precautions: Perform this routine only after your muscles are warm, such as after your warm up or after your workout. Always stretch through your own range of motion, never to the point of pain. Avoid bouncing.
Lower Body Stretching (Lying)
About This Video This video will help you stretch your lower body without any equipment. Coach Nicole will take you through one short set of 4 different stretches that target your thighs (quads, hamstrings, inner thighs) and glutes. You can perform these stretches lying on the floor—just make sure your muscles are warmed up first!
Length: 3 minutes Equipment: None Type of Workout: Flexibility (stretching) Muscles Worked: Lower body (quads, hamstrings, inner thighs, glutes) Fitness Level: Beginning to advanced; since this routine takes place in a lying position, it may also be suitable for individuals with limited mobility. Impact: None Safety Precautions: Perform this routine only after your muscles are warm, such as after your warm up or after your workout. Always stretch through your own range of motion, never to the point of pain. Avoid bouncing.
Upper Body Stretching
About This Video This video will help you stretch your upper body without any equipment. Coach Nicole will take you through one short set of 7 different stretches that target your shoulders, arms, chest, back and neck. You can perform these stretches when standing up or seated in a chair—just make sure your muscles are warm!
Length: 3 minutes Equipment: None Type of Workout: Flexibility (stretching) Muscles Worked: Upper body (shoulders, arms, chest, back, neck) Fitness Level: Beginning to advanced; since this routine can be done standing or seated, it may also be suitable for individuals with limited mobility. Impact: None Safety Precautions: Perform this routine only after your muscles are warm, such as after your warm up or after your workout. Always stretch through your own range of motion, never to the point of pain. Avoid bouncing.
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