Your Exercise Program:
Depending on your previous activity level, start by walking, biking, or running. Start slow, but be consistent.
Four days each week do 20-30 minutes of cardio exercise followed by 15-20 minutes of stretching:
CARDIO options:
- Walking (outside or on a treadmill)
- Biking (outside or on a Stationary Bike)
- Running (outside or on a treadmill)
STRETCHING:
Each Day After Cardio:
- Walking Stretch (1-3 sets of 10-15 repetitions)
- Lunge Stretch (1-3 sets of 10-15 repetitions)
- Hip Swivels (1-3 sets of 10-15 repetitions)
- Hip Stretch (each hip) (1-3 sets of 10-15 repetitions)
- Leg Balance Stretch (each leg) (1-3 sets of 10-15 repetitions)
- Lying Down Hip Falls (with knees bent) (1-3 sets of 10-15 repetitions)
- Reach Stretch (1-3 sets of 10-15 repetitions)
- Runners Stretch (each leg) (1-3 sets of 10-15 repetitions)
- Yoga Stretch arms under legs to feet (1-3 sets of 10-15 repetitions)