Welcome to Day 1 of our Move Better Challenge!
Today's focus is on our legs. We will start out with mobility drills for the ankles and knees (which will help you squat better), followed by hamstring and quad stretches. I also introduce one of my favourite techniques to stretch the hamstrings - PNF.
I find this type of stretching is the best for improving range of motion and flexibility in the hammies.
Tools: a tie
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Hip Stretches & Openers
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Stretches for Your Neck & Shoulders
Day 5 is all about your neck and shoulders. You will perform a gentle series that will lengthen the sides of the neck, as well as deeper stretches for the internal and external rotators of our shoulders.
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