In the midst of school and other obligations, it’s often hard to find time to stay strong. So throughout the day, I like to bust out some yoga moves to stretch out the back and work on strength and flexibility. These ones are especially good for skiers and other athletes.
Start by lifting your arms and extending your spine while firmly rooting your feet to the ground:
Next, bend at the waist and plant your hands putting equal weight on both:
Extend one leg behind you:
From the above position, touch your knee to your opposite elbow 5x:
Knee to forehead 5x:
Knee to same elbow 5x:
Repeat on the opposite side. Try and do 3 sets of 5 on each side, and tell me if you feel the burn. It’s intense.
Hope you enjoy! Stay tuned for a video and more workouts.
Steven Lloyd Says:
November 19th, 2008 at 12:47 amVisit Steven Lloyd
I don’t feel the burn; I guess I am just stronger than you and Brant
caroline Says:
November 19th, 2008 at 1:07 amVisit caroline
Well, Mr. Tough guy, try increasing to the number of repetitions (try 10x) with each movement on each side (knee to same elbow, knee to chin, knee to opposite elbow). Then tell me if you feel the burn!
How have you been? Thanks for stopping by my site.
Steven Lloyd Says:
November 20th, 2008 at 2:04 amVisit Steven Lloyd
Well Lil’ Miss “Yoga on the DVD first thing in the morning”,
You are such a smart trainer; thank you for suggesting that I increase the # of reps to actually “feel” a little burn. However, you forgot to ad the part about drinking a glass of fresh carrot juice to help reach your ultimate core strength after your workout.
Mr. Steven “six pack” Lloyd