Single Leg Lift
Primarily targets the core including the rectus abdominis and obliques, as well as the lower back and hip flexors. source
Single Leg Deadlift
Improves balance and stability and targets the back, core and leg muscles. source
Single Leg Bridge
Engages the core, hips, glutei, hamstrings and quads. source
Side Shuffle Touch
Dynamic warm up that gets the heart rate up and works the whole body. source
Side Plank
Engages the shoulders, core, obliques and hips. source
Side Plank Reach Unders
Engages the core, obliques, shoulders, glutei and hips. source
Side Plank Dip
Engages the core, obliques, and glutei. source
Side Lunge
Targets the glutei, quads and hamstrings and engages the core. source
Mindful Monday Week 28: Everyday Tips for Sustaining Practice
We have reached the end of the Mindful Way Workbook. We have learned to recognize aversion, allow things to be and acknowledge our uncomfortable emotions before letting them pass, see thoughts as thoughts and not truth, and that changing what we do can change how we feel. Furthermore, that certain activities nourish us while others […]
Side Lunge Touch
Targets your inner and outer thighs and glutei, as well as your core and obliques. source
Side Lunge Overhead Reach
Dynamic warm up that engages the shoulders, upper back, core, glutei and quads. source
Side Leg Lifts
Engage the core and obliques and tone the inner thighs and glutei. source
Shoulder Taps
Strengthens the shoulders and core, and engages the glutei and hamstrings. source
Shoulder Rolls
Dynamic stretch to warm up shoulder and upper back before a work out. source
Shoulder Press
Engages the shoulders, trapezius and triceps. source
Seated Side Stretch
Stretches the side body, intercostal muscles and spine, as well as the hips. source
Seated Forward Fold
Stretches the neck spine, hamstrings and calves. source
Scissor Kick Raises
Engages the core, adductors, glutei, and quads. source
Russian Twist
Strengthens the core, hips and shoulders. source
Runner's Lunge
Dynamic warm up that works the whole body, and specifically targets the quads, hamstrings and glutei. source
Rotated Side Stretch
Stretches the side body, spine and hamstrings. source
Revolved Chair
Opens the chest, shoulders, and upper back as well as engages the glutei, hamstrings, calves and lower back. source
Reverse Plank
Targets your lower back, hamstrings, glutei and obliques and strengthens shoulders. source
Reverse Crunch
Targets the abs, particularly the rectus abdominis as well as the obliques and transverse abdominis. source
Renegade Row
Engages the core and glutei and targets the lats, upper back and biceps. source
Reclined Butterfly
Stretches the inner thighs, groin and knees and can help relieve stress. Try rolling a blanket or placing a pad under your thighs or hips for more support. source
Rag Doll
Stretch that lengthens and stretches the neck and spine. source
Push-Up
Engages the core and glutei and strengthens the shoulders, triceps, and upper pectorals. source
Puppy Dog Pose
Stretches your arm, shoulders, spine, upper back and abs. It can also create a sense of calm and reduce anxiety and stretch. source
Plank Walk
Engages the core and the shoulders. source