Happy Baby

Stretch for hamstrings, hip flexors and lower back. source

Hammer Curls

Targets the biceps and brachioradialis, as well as the deltoids and trapezius. source

Good Morning

Targets the hamstrings, glutei, lower back and abs. source

Goblet Squat

Full body workout that targets the glutei, quads, and calves and engages the core. source

Gate Swings

Full body workout that gets your heart rate up and targets the lower body. source

Frontal Raise

Primarily targets the anterior deltoids, as well as the pectoralis major and trapezius. source

Front to Back Lunge

Lower body exercise that works the quads, glutei, hamstrings and calves. source

Frog Crunch

Engages the core, in particular the rectus abdominus. source

Flutter Kicks

Works the core, specifically the lower rectus abdominal muscles and the hip flexors. source

Fire Hydrant

Mainly targets the glueti, also engages the core and can improve back pain. source

Figure Four Stretch

Stretches the outer hips and glutei and strengthens the quads, and leg muscles. source

Figure 8

Full body workout that works that arms and shoulders and engages the core and glutei. source

Easy Seat

This stretch helps lengthen the spine and open the chest and shoulders. source

Down Dog

This pose opens your chest and shoulders, strengthens your arms and core and stretches the spine, hips and hamstrings. source

Creating an Exercise Routine

Creating an exercise routine can feel overwhelming and you may not know where to start. You’ll need to determine your personal goal (weight loss, muscle gain, etc) and the time commitment you can realistically make each week. You’ll also want to figure out where and what you have access to, to best create a personal […]

Double Leg Lift

Targets the core, especially the obliques and works the inner thighs and glutei. source

Double Leg Extension

Stabilizing exercise that engages and targets the core, and improves coordination. source

Donkey Kick

Great stability and toning exercise that engages the core and targets the glutei and shoulder muscles. source

Diamond Kicks

Engages the core and target the inner thighs and glutei. source

Deadlift

Targets the gluteus maximus, as well as the quads, hamstrings, and erector spinae. source

Dead Bug

Engages your core and improves coordination and balance. source

Dancer Pose

Opens the chest, shoulders and hips, strengthens thighs and core and improves spine flexbility. source

Mindful Monday Week 27: What Now

Create a plan that identifies your triggers and unhelpful thoughts that alert you to losing control. Choose the 3-Minute Breathing Space as your first line of defense and then 1-2 practices that you find help you gather yourself. Then take action through either a pleasure or mastery activity. Finally list obstacles you have encountered in […]

Curtsy Lunge

Engages your quads and glutei, as well as your hips and gamstrings. source

Cross Toe Touches

Targets your rectus abdominis and obliques, as well as your pelvic floor. source

Cross Climbers

Increases heart rate, warms up muscles, strengthens shoulder and upper body and engages core. source

Crescent Lunge Tilt

Stretches the legs and hip flexors, opens the chest and shoulders and strengthens the thighs, hips and glutei. source