And also for afterwards to warm down
2006-08-08 03:07:00 · 6 answers · asked by Tuppence 4 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
yeh i have a few stretches for your legs- (its long)
Hamstring Stretch
1.Sit on the ground with both legs straight out in front of you
2.Bend the left leg and place the sole of the left foot alongside the knee of the right leg
3.Allow the left leg to lie relaxed on the ground
4.Bend forward keeping the back straight
5.You will feel the stretch in the hamstring of the right leg
6.Repeat with the other leg
Calf Stretch
1.Stand tall with one leg in front of the other, hands flat and at shoulder height against a wall.
2.Ease your back leg further away from the wall, keeping it straight and press the heel firmly into the floor
3.Keep your hips facing the wall and the rear leg and spine in a straight line
4.You will feel the stretch in the calf of the rear leg
5.Repeat with the other leg
Groin Stretch
1.Sit with tall posture
2.Ease both of your feet up towards your body and place the soles of your feet together, allowing your knees to come up and out to the side
3.Resting your hands on your lower legs or ankles and ease both knees towards the ground
4.You will feel the stretch along the inside of your thighs and groin
Adductor Stretch
1.Stand tall with you feet approximately two shoulder widths apart
2.Bend the right leg and lower the body
3.Keep you back straight and use the arms to balance
4.You will feel the stretch in the left leg adductor
5.Repeat with the left leg
i hope thes help.
gd luck with the walking and cycling
2006-08-08 03:16:17 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I often find that stretching out my arm while standing at a bus-stop usually works very well when i'm considering cycling or walking
2006-08-08 03:12:53 · answer #2 · answered by jayahrem 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stand on tiptoes, reach up to the ceiling. Wait 5 seconds then slowly lower your arms and feet but 'leave your head in the same place that it was' when you were on tiptoes. It's a good back stretch.
2006-08-08 03:17:25 · answer #3 · answered by petunia 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
put your feet flat on the floor facing straight foreward about 2-3 ft apart (lengthwise. first bend you one knee forward. secondly lean backward.
does wonders for me
stan
2006-08-08 03:15:22 · answer #4 · answered by peter gunn 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
knees down ups a daisy
2006-08-08 03:09:29 · answer #5 · answered by cookedermott 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
any stretching is good but try a book or dvd on yoga....great anytime
2006-08-08 03:10:21 · answer #6 · answered by scarlet_bat 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋