FOUNDATIONAL STRENGTH
MOVING AND FEELING YOUR BEST ISN’T JUST ABOUT MOBILITY. BASIC STRENGTH IS ALSO ESSENTIAL TO KEEP YOUR BODY RESILIENT.
1. THE CHAIR SQUAT
3 sets of 10-20 reps with 60 seconds between sets
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BENEFITS
- Builds lower body strength
- Can help prevent lower back and hip discomfort
- Can be performed anywhere
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HOW TO
1. Begin in a seated position
2. Position your feet shoulder-width apart, toes turned out slightly
3. Exhale as you stand up, thinking about trying to stand as tall as you can
4. Inhale and return to the seated position
2. Position your feet shoulder-width apart, toes turned out slightly
3. Exhale as you stand up, thinking about trying to stand as tall as you can
4. Inhale and return to the seated position
2. THE HIGH PLANK
3 sets of 20-60 seconds with 60 seconds between sets
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BENEFITS
- Builds strength in your core, shoulders, and arms
- Can help back and neck discomfort
- No gym required
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HOW TO
1. Begin on your hands and knees. Knees should be under hips, hands under shoulders
2. Position one leg at a time to assume the top of the push-up position
3. Hold this position as you breathe in through your nose and out through your mouth
4. Make sure to think about reaching long with your arms and keep your head from sagging towards the floor
2. Position one leg at a time to assume the top of the push-up position
3. Hold this position as you breathe in through your nose and out through your mouth
4. Make sure to think about reaching long with your arms and keep your head from sagging towards the floor
MOVE BETTER. FEEL BETTER. LIVE BETTER.