Category: Exercise

Virtual Fitness: How To Do A Side Lying Hip Lift

January 11, 2022

The Side Lying Hip Lift is a bodyweight exercise that strengthens the outer hip.
Only the top leg moves during the exercise. The ability to maintain a steady upper body, also strengthens the core muscles. Shoulders remain in place.
Modification: If you wobble during the exercise, or if your shoulders rise up, bend the bottom knee into a 90 degree angle. 3) Lean against a wall.

EXERCISE DOs and DONTs – As with all exercise programs, when using exercise videos that appear on this site, you need to use common sense. If your muscles are weak, either do the modifications, or don’t attempt this exercise if it’s too difficult for you. When starting an exercise program, be sure to discuss your plans with your healthcare provider

How To Do Extended Child’s Pose

January 11, 2022

Extended Child’s Pose stretches the lat muscles of the back, the front of the thighs, front of both feet, backside, and front of the legs. This version of the Child’s Pose is more active than the resting variation, where both arms are at your sides with palms facing up.

The Extended Child’s Pose can be used as an active stretch between poses.

EXERCISE DOs and DONTs – As with all exercise programs, when using exercise videos that appear on this site, you need to use common sense. If your muscles are weak, either do the modifications, or don’t attempt this exercise if it’s too difficult for you. When starting an exercise program, be sure to discuss your plans with your healthcare provider

Virtual Fitness: How To Do A Standing Hamstring Stretch

January 10, 2022
A local outdoor area provides stretch opportunities with convenient horizontal bars. Be on the lookout for outdoor spaces where you can practise stretching. Hold each stretch 20-30 seconds. Switch legs and repeat on other leg.
The model in the video is very flexible. You might not be able to go as far as she is, so choose a lower rung. A bench will also work well.

EXERCISE DOs and DONTs – As with all exercise programs, when using exercise videos that appear on this site, you need to use common sense. If your muscles are weak, either do the modifications, or don’t attempt this exercise if it’s too difficult for you. When starting an exercise program, be sure to discuss your plans with your healthcare provider

How To Do A Lunge Hip Opener

January 10, 2022

The Yoga Lunge Hip Opener, stretches the inner hips, back, calf, and sole of back foot. Bring right leg forward and align knee directly over ankle. Curl toes under on back foot. Hold stretch 20-30 seconds. Repeat on left side.

Modification: 1) Drop back knee to mat with knee under hip. 2) Rest both hands or arms on a Yoga block.

EXERCISE DOs and DONTs – As with all exercise programs, when using exercise videos that appear on this site, you need to use common sense. If your muscles are weak, either do the modifications, or don’t attempt this exercise if it’s too difficult for you. When starting an exercise program, be sure to discuss your plans with your healthcare provider

How To Do TRX Knee Tucks

January 10, 2022
TRX Knee Tucks is a suspension strength training exercise that works the core, thighs and inner hip muscles.
Exercise Goal: only your legs are moving. Everything else remains stable.
Exercise Level: Before attempting this exercise, you should be able to perform Sliding Plank Knee Tucks and/or Sliding Plank Knee Tucks with arms resting on an unstable surface, such as a Balance Foam Cushion.

EXERCISE DOs and DONTs – As with all exercise programs, when using exercise videos that appear on this site, you need to use common sense. If your muscles are weak, either do the modifications, or don’t attempt this exercise if it’s too difficult for you. When starting an exercise program, be sure to discuss your plans with your healthcare provider