As one lady member once said: Following a recent attempt at yoga, I can confirm that if one only runs, then one is only fit for running and no other type of challenging activity! My experience reminded me that cross training is better for the body than one single pursuit, providing different challenges to different muscle sequences. In turn, the body will be better equipped for injury free running, as it breaks the repetitive movement patterns, and will provide the additional strength and agility for those mad, off road, downhill races that we do. So get yourselves signed up to something complementary, such as yoga, swimming, Pilates, circuit training, kick boxing, strength training or Zumba to name but a few…! Or Rebecca’s classes!
In the spirit of PPE – not essential if in self isolation!! 🙂 This months Exercise and stretch may leave you on the floor – but not to be confused with dogging (which I think is when your pet rolls over wanting her tummy tickled/ !!!).
June exercise – The Oblique Crunch
Lie on your back with your knees bent and your feet on the floor. Roll your legs to one side, leaving your shoulder blades on the floor.
Breathing out, raise your head and shoulders, until the blades just lift, shortening the distance between your rib cage and hip. Then slowly down. Repeat 30 times, then repeat the same with your legs rotated to the other side.
June stretch – ‘dog down’ for calves, trunk and shoulders
Start on your hands and knees. Tuck your toes under, pushing through your hands and feet, move your bottom into the air!
In this pose, push gently through your hands and arms, to lengthen your trunk. Push your heels down to the ground with strong legs, tightening your thighs, to stretch your calves.
Hold still for 5 slow deep breaths in and out. Relax back down to the floor. Repeat 5 times
Thanks Sally – and in answer to your question – no your bum doesn’t look big in that.