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Stretch of the Week: Wide Legged Straddle (Prone Position)
In the fourth week of January we are revisiting the Wide Legged Straddle Stretch, but this time we are performing it in the prone position (or face down). This position provides a slightly different way to stretch the inner thigh.Read More
Stretch of the Week: Reclined Cobbler’s Stretch
For the third week of January we will be performing an inner thigh stretch called the Reclined Cobbler’s Stretch.Read More
Stretch of the Week: Wide Legged Straddle with Wall Assist
We are still targeting the inner thighs for January’s second weekly stretch. This week’s stretch is called the Wide Legged Straddle with wall assist.Read More
Stretch of the Week: Reclined Frog Stretch
Happy 2017! To start off the New Year, we will be stretching the muscles of the inner thigh. Many people may experience tightness in this muscle group, also called Adductors. For the first week of January we will perform a Reclined Frog Stretch, which is a gentle stretch with a longer hold.Read More
Stretch of the Week: Hamstring Stretch with Pilates Ball
It is hard to believe that 2016 is coming to an end already. The final stretch we will be performing this year is a Hamstring Stretch with Pilates Ball.Read More
Stretch of the Week: Supported Backbend over Pilates Ball
We are in the midst of the holiday season, and this week’s stretch aims to help those who will be sitting and traveling for extended periods of time.Read More
Stretch of the Week: Side Stretch with Pilates Ball
The second stretch for December is called the Side Stretch with Pilates Ball. This stretch will impact the latissimus dorsi, lateral trunk and hip muscles. This stretch is also a bit of a core stabilizer.Read More
Stretch of the Week: Child’s Pose with Pilate Ball
Remember when having a Pilates ball was all the rage? For many, this piece of exercise equipment ended up being left lying around the house unused. For the month of December, however, the Weekly Stretch will be putting your Pilates ball back to work! Don’t have one? You can easily purchase one at any of...Read More