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WARM-UP AND COOL-DOWN
3. Calf/Achilles Stretch
With one leg in front of the other, reach forward and place your
hands against a wall. Keep your back leg straight and your back
foot on the Bend your front leg, lean forward and
move your hips toward the wall. Hold for 15 counts, then
relax. Repeat 3 times for each leg. To cause further
stretching of the achilles tendons, bend your back leg as
well. Stretches: Calves, achilles tendons and ankles.
4. Quadriceps Stretch
With one hand against a wall for balance, reach back and grasp
one foot with your other hand. Bring your heel as close to your
buttocks as possible. Hold for 15 counts, then relax. Repeat 3
times for each leg. Stretches: Quadriceps and hip muscles.
5. Inner Thigh Stretch
Sit with the soles of your feet together and your knees
outward. Pull your feet toward your groin area as far as
possible. Hold for 15 counts, then relax. Repeat 3 times.
Stretches: Quadriceps and hip muscles.
Exercising the muscles of the arm and upper body
- Stand with both feet on the pedals.
- Take hold of the grips and pull both the elastic bands.
Pull both grips upwards simultaneously with a straight movement.
- Alternatively, you can move the bands upwards alternately.
Hold the grips in their highest position for a moment before returning to the starting position.
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