Exercise for the Demotivated and Time Strapped, Week 2 of 3
Week Two
This is the second week of a three week blog series for people that would like simple exercises they can build in their day to day life to improve their flexibility, strength and brain health. This week I cover exercises to do while you are getting dressed, putting your shoes on and driving.
Hamstring stretch (while putting your socks on)
Benefits of this exercise:
Improve flexibility in the back of your legs which may help ease lower back pain
Tips:
- Keep your back straight
- If the stretch it too intense bend your knee a bit
- Rolling a small ball down your leg makes the stretch more active
Video:
Balance exercise (just after you put your shoes on)
Benefits of this exercise:
Improve flexibility in the back of your legs which may help ease lower back pain
Tips:
- Keep your back straight
- If the stretch it too intense bend your knee a bit
- Rolling a small ball down your leg makes the stretch more active
Video:
Pelvic Floor exercise (while sitting at red lights)
No picture needed for this one as you will just look like you are sitting in your car at a red light!
Benefits of this exercise:
Reduced risk of stress incontinence or a prolapsed uterus (for women)
Tips:
- Keep your shoulders relaxed and down
- Try elevator kegels when you pretend to go to different floors
- Do them for the full red light!
If you would like a free 30 minute consultation with a Vintage Fitness personal trainer drop me a note erin@vintagefitness.ca
Good Luck!
Erin
Vintage Fitness
Vintage Fitness is an in home personal training company in Toronto, Canada. We specialize in energizing the lives of people over 50 with exercise.
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