January 2002Strokes - The super fat burner workout
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 | 1. Calf stretch with trapezius squeezes - Stand with one foot in front of the other, with the front leg bent, the back leg straight and both feet pointing forward.
- Take the weight forward, keeping the back heel firmly down on the floor until you feel a stretch in the calf.
- Now take both arms out in front at shoulder height and pull the elbows back behind the shoulders.
- Bring the arms forward again and repeat the arm move 6 times.
- Change legs to stretch the other calf and repeat the upper back exercise.
2. Lower calf and trapezius stretch - Take one foot behind the other, with feet slightly apart and both knees bent to feel a stretch lower down the calf.
- At the same time take the arms in front at shoulder height with the head lowered and press the upper back away from the hands, feeling a stretch across the upper back.
- Hold for 6 seconds, then change legs.
3. Hamstring stretch - Stand with one foot in front of the other, with the back leg bent and the front leg straight.
- Place your hands on your thighs and lean forward slightly, keeping the back straight and the head looking forward.
- Hold for 6 seconds, then change legs.
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4. Front of thigh stretch - Stand with feet together and take hold of the right ankle with the right hand, drawing the foot up behind close to the hips.
- Hold on to a wall or chair for support if you need to.
- The knees stay close together, with the right hip pressing forward and the right knee down, to feel a stretch in the front of the thigh.
- Hold for 6 seconds, then change legs.
5. Inner thigh stretch - Stand with the legs wide apart and the right knee bent, toes pointing outward and the knee in line with the toe.
- Keep the left leg straight, with the toes pointing forward, and far enough away to feel a stretch in the inner thigh of the left leg.
- Keep the body upright, looking forward and hold for 6 seconds.
- Change legs and repeat on the other side.
6. Waist stretch - Stand with legs apart and knees slightly bent.
- Take the right arm up overhead and then lean slightly over to the left to feel a stretch on your right side.
- Hold for 6 seconds, then repeat on the other side.
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