Go Exercise -Don't Give Up (FOURTH Week)
Exercise 13:
- Standing position. Heels together, feet at a forty-five degree angle.
- Stomach in. Fingers meshed at the nape of the neck.
- Elbows reaching backwards. Stand as straight as possible.
- Bend forward at the hip, exhaling through the mouth.
- Return to original position, inhaling through the nose.
- To be effective, you must keep your elbows well back and legs stiff.
- Do your exercises every day and do them WELL.
Exercise 14:
- Standing position.
- With your back about five (5) inches away from the wall.
- Feet together. Arms extended in front of you at shoulder height.
- Keeping your arms extended, move them upwards and backwards until your fingers touch the wall lightly. At the same time, lift yourself up to a tip-toe position.
- Remember: Inhale through the nose when lifting, exhale through the mouth when lowering.
- When doing this exercise, imagine you are reaching for something on a top shelf.
- When you touch the wall, stretch for at least three (3) seconds.
- VARIATION: Do the same exercise but with your body against the wall.
- Standing position. Right leg forward.
- Arms up at the side at shoulder level. Hold head up high.
- Reaching as far as possible each time, turn to the right.
- Your legs and hips do not move and your feet stay in place.
- When you have done this as often as you have decided, place your left leg forward and turn to the left in an equal number of movements.
Exercise 16:
- Lie down on your back.
- Stretch out. Place your arms above your head, palms up.
- Stretch your legs outwards, toes pointing out.
- Stretch your whole body as much as possible.
- Alternative exercise.
- Your right hand grasps your left foot. Return to the floor position and stretch for at least three (3) seconds.
- Now the left hand grasps the right foot.
- Try to keep your legs straight. Doing your best is doing well.