If you are watching TV try stretching at commercials, take 5 minutes at work to get up from your chair and so some stretches (you can even stretch seated), teach your kids some of the stretches you know and have them join you.

Here are some of the stretches that I have been loving over the past few weeks: 

Downward Facing Dog this stretch is great for improving flexibility in the calves, hamstrings, & shoulders. I even feel some lower back relief if my back is tight.

Straddle Stretch targets the back, legs, & thighs. If I have tight inner thighs I love to do this stretch.

FIgure 4 hips, glutes, & piriformis muscles (There are many variations of this stretch, you can do this lying flat, standing, or seated in a chair)

Hamstring stretch (lying flat) targets the hamstrings, this stretch may even help or alleviate some sciatica pain

What are your favorite stretches??

**Before beginning a new stretching routine consult your Doctor first**

With a broken collarbone I had to get creative with my workouts. I am still not permitted to do ANY arm exercises yet, so I was limited to lower body, cardio, & abs! I made a few modifications to create workouts tailored to my injury.

Here are some of the exercises that I did as a 20 minute Boot Camp Lower body, Abs, & Cardio circuit:

Warm-up for 5 minutes

CARDIO

Jog to back pedal

Side shuffle

Switch kicks

30 seconds each, Repeat 2x 3 minutes

CORE

In & out double heel Tap

V hold

Floor bridge march

30 seconds each, Repeat 2x 3 minutes

CARDIO –repeat cardio circuit (3 minutes)

LEGS

Moving squats

Side lunge with double front kick (each leg)

Pulsing squat

Pulsing lunge each leg

30 seconds each, Repeat 2x (6 minutes)

CORE-repeat core circuit (3 minutes)

This workout definitely gives you a nice sweat! I felt great afterwards and my heart rate was definitely up! I love that!

***Please consult with your doctor or physician before starting a new workout program***