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Stretching

9/5/2014

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One of my weaknesses is my lack of flexibility, especially in my thighs, calves, and butt. I try to dedicate some time to stretching each week, and below you'll see two of my newfound favorites for the outer thighs. 

Exercise 1:
1. Cross your legs and make sure you put the right knee on top of the left foot, and the right foot on top of the left knee. Make sure both sitting bones are touching the ground.
2. Lean forward, but don't force it. Let gravity do its work and by staying in this position for a while you will notice that you automatically get more flexible and closer to the ground.
4. Change position and put the left knee on top of the right foot and vice-versa and then repeat the exercise.
3. Don't forget to breathe!
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Exercise 2:
1. Cross your legs by placing your right knee on top of the left knee. Make sure both sitting bones are touching the ground.
2. Lean forward, but don't force it. Let gravity do its work and by staying in this position for a while you will notice that you automatically get more flexible and closer to the ground. 
4. Change position and place the left knee on top of the right knee and then repeat the exercise.
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My body is reeeaaally stiff and uneven (the left side is worse than the right one), and it took me about three-four times before I could even get my head down to my knees. 

It is important to work on your weak spots even though it is the most boring and hard thing to do, but in the end your body will thank you for it!

Happy stretching :)
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