Tune into yourself.
Here's a recorded session of my current cool-down / stretching routine.
It's 10 minutes long, although I recommend pushing the gear button on the bottom right and playing at a slower pace.
Try pausing and practicing 1 or 2 movements to begin with and explore.
I just went into the frisk stretch (#1) against the wall and put my feet into different positions....wider, narrower, toed inwardly.
My hips are the driver as I move forward and backward, pulling on "the strings." It helps me loosen my hamstrings and take pressure off my low back.
Give it a try, how does it feel for you?
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So, here's what I think I know about stretching these days...
It's a form of resistance training.
Finding position and length with an accompanied breath.
Time and tension control.
Tension and relaxation.
We focus on flexibility in our kettlebell lifting, and that is one of the key benefits many discover when beginning the journey.
Coincidentally let's be amazed at the strength we can develop from added ranges of motion through stretching.
Last week of Winter semester
First week of Spring season
Let's Get Some Girya!
-WP
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