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Stretching + Mobility #4

Stretch, twist, and loosen up your hips and arms. Prepare your body to move freely and feel great!
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Lunge with a Twist

Add a twist to your lunge!

Instructions

  1. Stand tall with feet hip-width apart
  2. Step one foot forward into a lunge. Your knee should be at a 90 degree angle and your thigh parallel to the floor.
  3. Twist the upper body towards the front leg
  4. Untwist and return to standing with feet hip-width apart
  5. Switch sides and repeat for 1-3 rounds per side

Make it your own

  • Lunge close to a wall if you need balance support

 

  1. Stand tall with feet hip-width apart
  2. Step one foot forward into a lunge. Your knee should be at a 90 degree angle and your thigh parallel to the floor.
  3. Twist the upper body towards the front leg
  4. Untwist and return to standing with feet hip-width apart
  5. Switch sides and repeat for 1-3 rounds per side

 

  1. Stand tall with feet hip-width apart
  2. Step one foot forward into a lunge. Your knee should be at a 90 degree angle and your thigh parallel to the floor.
  3. Twist the upper body towards the front leg
  4. Untwist and return to standing with feet hip-width apart
  5. Switch sides and repeat for 1-3 rounds per side

Make it your own

  • From your lunge position, lower both hands and your back knee down to the floor. If the right leg is in front, twist the body and lift the right arm to the ceiling

 

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Louise

June 13, 2025

I got moving by running errands. I felt sluggish and did not want to move, but after I felt accomplished.

Ab

June 13, 2025

I walked my dog today after breakfast. I typically feel sore and tired when I first get out of bed, but after that, those symptoms are reduced, and I feel more energized for the day.

Linda

June 13, 2025

I did some self-motivating, self-talk before starting my yoga session. I feel fatigued, tired, and stiff before I start, but after my spirit and mental health feel lifted and I feel motivated for the rest of the day.