STRETCHING Exercises ( FIFTH Week)
Exercise 17:
- Stretch even higher.
- Walk along as though you are trying to reach for something on a high shelf.
- It is important to remember breathe fully and well. To refresh your memory go back and read chapter on breathing.
- Always shoot for the stars.
- To GROW is to surpass yourself. To GROW is to go beyond the norm.
- To GROW is to aim high and to aim tall. Even higher, even taller.
Exercise 18:
- Standing position
- Place your back to the wall about fifteen (15) inches (38 cm) away.
- Feet together. Arms outstretched in front of you.
- Raise your arms and bend your head and torso backwards.
- When your fingers touch the wall lightly, stretch.
- Notice how your fingers slide up the wall. Always try to go higher.
- Inhale through the nose when you raise your arms; exhale through the mouth when you return to the starting position.
- During the exercise your feet should stay glued to the floor.
Exercise 19:
- Standing position. Legs apart. Arms raised above your head.
- Pull in your stomach; stick out your chest.
- For at least three (3) seconds, stretch tall.
- Lean to the right, exhaling through the mouth. Stretch your arms
outwards for three (3) seconds. - Return to centre position, inhaling through the nose.
- Stretch upwards for three (3) seconds.
- Then lean to the left, meticulously repeating what was done for the right side.
- The three second stretching principle is Fundamental. Respect this principle to get the best results.
- Always seek perfection.
Exercise 20:
- Lying on your stomach. Place hands behind the neck.
- Stretch out. Notice how your feet slide back.
- Your legs must stay straight and taut for this exercise.
- Raise the right leg as high and as far back as possible. Stretch for three (3) seconds.
- Lower the leg slowly. Now raise the left leg, repeating the exercise. Good luck in your training.
