Relax While Stretching

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Relax While Stretching
September 26, 2007
By Alex Baran
Project: Weight Loss

The modern woman takes the car to work, spends the whole day in front of the computer, comes back at home in the evening, and complains of back and shoulder pains. Stretching may be a solution for these problems.


Stretching increases your flexibility, mobility, physical resistance, and may decrease the risk to suffer from muscle or joint pains. Stretching is an important part of any workout. Here are a few stretching exercises to do with the fitness ball.




Exercise #1: For the pectorals


Stay on your knees, with the ball in the right, and put the ell on the ball with a ninety degrees angle. Stretch to the floor and maintain the position for a few seconds. Repeat the same exercise for left.


Exercise #2: For shoulders


Sit in front of the fitness ball. Keep the right arm crossed upon the ball and apply a little pressure on the arm for a few seconds, then relax and repeat the action for the other arm. It is indicated to do fifteen exercises for each side.


Exercise #3: For the back


Stay on the ball and keep your toes on the ground. Try to raise your arms forward, keep them like this for a few seconds, and repeat for at least twenty times.


Exercise #4: For your waist


Sit on one side of the ball and roll it until you reach with the hip on the center. Stretch the opposite arm over your head and keep this position for six seconds.




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