Discover the You Inside - Day 1

August Challenge -  Discover the You Inside

I am so happy that you made the decision to join this challenge!  Each day we will have a selection of short workouts - you can do just one of the options (which will be as short as 4 minutes), or everything offered.  At least once a week, I'll make sure to offer a workout that can be done in your business attire and in the office - because there are days that once you get home, you are too tired or too busy to find the time to work out. 

Day 1

Today we're going to focus on flexibility with a few videos, whatever time and energy you have, that's what you do.

"Better flexibility may improve your performance in physical activities or decrease your risk of injuries by helping your joints move through their full range of motion and enabling your muscles to work most effectively. Stretching also increases blood flow to the muscle." - The Mayo Clinic


We'll start with a  "Increased Flexibility Daily Routine". No extra equipment is needed, except a comfortable place to do your floor work. There is a fairly long intro to this video, the actual stretching starts about a minute and forty seconds in.

Our second video is "How To Yoga Stretches for Low Back Pain".  Again, you will not need any equipment, just space on the floor.  You can use a yoga mat or towel if you wish.  The video is designed to relieve lower back pain, but it will be helpful for anyone, as it stretches the muscles in the legs and lower back.  The video runs a little over 14 minutes. 

Our third video is "Yoga to Make You Happy", which runs about 13 minutes.  This third video will include cardio and will help tone your legs.  Be prepared to move around a lot for this one - it's designed to be a dance party.  

Office Workout:

Our final video is our office workout for today -  "5 Minute Yoga at Your Office Desk".  This video is pilates, and again, you will not need any equipment except a mat if you want one.  The video runs 10 minutes.  This video will increase your overall flexibility.  

Videos:

• 10-Minute Beginner's Pilates Workout
• How To Yoga Stretches for Low Back Pain
• Yoga to Make You Happy
• 5 Minute Yoga at Your Office Desk

Remember to participate in the Facebook Group for credit towards prizes and to help design the workout towards your needs.  When you let me know what you like, I can work to make future workouts better for you. 

*No information on this blog should be considered medical advice. You should always consider consulting a medical professional before making drastic diet or lifestyle changes. I am not a medical professional.