Category: Exercise

How To Do Seated Open Angle Pose

November 19, 2021

Seated Open Angle Yoga Pose

Seated Open Angle Yoga Pose stretches the inner thighs and side of your upper body. Calves are stretched while the ankles are flexed, as shown in the video.

Instructions: As you lean into the stretch, your bottom and legs remain on the mat. As you stretch to the right, your left leg and left buttock are firmly planted on the mat. If they begin to lift, select Modification #1, and #2. Maintain a long spine without leaning forward. If you can’t do that, select Modification #2 and #4. Modification #3 will help you to reach farther.

Modifications: 1) Place your hand, instead of your forearm on the mat. 2) Lift your arm straight up, rather than overhead. 3) Sit either on a Yoga wedge if you have one, or a thick, folded towel. 4) Sit with your back 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

Virtual Fitness: How To Do Superwoman

November 17, 2021

S u p e r w o m a n

Superwoman is an upper and lower bodyweight strength training exercise that works the, glutes, shoulders, spinal muscles and hamstrings.

Instructions: From a prone position slowly lift your upper and lower body off the mat, and then return to the start position. The height of your lift depends on your strength. You should feel challenged, but not exhausted during the exercise.

Variation: Start with your legs and forehead resting on your mat.

Modifications: 1) Lift off the mat by bending both elbows to form right angles. Elbows in line with shoulders. 2) Support your weight by placing both arms on the mat. Elbows in line with shoulders.
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