Category: Videos

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