Exercise : Stretching
There may be new evidence that trading in your traditional stationary stretches for more active ones can boost your workout. Moving, or dynamic, stretches gently move muscles rather than holding them in one place as traditional stretches do. So, if you’re wondering what dynamic stretching is, here are some to try out: Shoulder roll – put your arms at your sides and move both shoulders in a circular motion, forward then backward. Windmill – Extend both arms, one in front and one in back. Keep them straight and move them in a circular motion. Trunk circle – With hands on your waist, flex your hips forward, back, left and right. And finally, Lunge – step one foot in front of you, bending both knees, keeping the forward knee directly over the toes. After your workout, finish up with traditional stationary stretches. For more information call St. John’s Referral One at 625.2000 or visit stj.com.
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