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Susan Countryman
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Standing Tricep Stretch
Welcome to your Workout of the Week, December 3! This month we are highlighting Optical Center, Downtown Commons MOB.
Alexis San Luis, Optical Sales Dispenser, will demonstrate these stretches to combat sitting for extended periods of time. Sitting can cause lower back and upper body stiffness, so it’s essential to move and stretch frequently in the workplace.
Alexis has a long and extensive fitness background. She started Taekwondo when she was 11 and currently holds a student black belt. She also has experience in judo and jujitsu as well. She has competed in Tough Mudder and Spartan Races for teamwork, comradery, and to challenge her fitness goals. Currently, she enjoys roller-skating and rock climbing when she has free time. Finally, she is excited to deepen her yoga practice and will take a 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training in February with Doma Yoga Studio in Midtown.
Great job, Alexis and Optical Center! Thank you for role modeling health and wellness in the workplace.
Exercise: Standing Tricep Stretch
How to perform: Stand up tall and reach for your elbow pull on your left tricep. Push your hips off to the left as you lean to the right. You should feel a deep stretch in the back of your arm all the way down to your hip.
Duration: Hold for 20 seconds and repeat on both sides.
Standing Shoulder Stretch
Welcome to your Workout of the Week, December 10! This month we are highlighting Optical Center, Downtown Commons MOB.
Alexis San Luis, Optical Sales Dispenser, will demonstrate these stretches to combat sitting for extended periods of time. Sitting can cause lower back and upper body stiffness, so it’s essential to move and stretch frequently in the workplace.
Alexis has a long and extensive fitness background. She started Taekwondo when she was 11 and currently holds a student black belt. She also has experience in judo and jujitsu as well. She has competed in Tough Mudder and Spartan Races for teamwork, comradery, and to challenge her fitness goals. Currently, she enjoys roller-skating and rock climbing when she has free time. Finally, she is excited to deepen her yoga practice and will take a 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training in February with Doma Yoga Studio in Midtown.
Great job, Alexis and Optical Center! Thank you for role modeling health and wellness in the workplace.
Exercise: Standing Shoulder Stretch
How to perform: Stand up tall and place your left arm across your body. Pull on your left elbow to feel a deep stretch in your left shoulder.
Duration: Hold for 20 seconds and repeat on both sides.
Standing Side Lunge Stretch
Welcome to your Workout of the Week, December 17! This month we are highlighting Optical Center, Downtown Commons MOB.
Alexis San Luis, Optical Sales Dispenser, will demonstrate these stretches to combat sitting for extended periods of time. Sitting can cause lower back and upper body stiffness, so it’s essential to move and stretch frequently in the workplace.
Alexis has a long and extensive fitness background. She started Taekwondo when she was 11 and currently holds a student black belt. She also has experience in judo and jujitsu as well. She has competed in Tough Mudder and Spartan Races for teamwork, comradery, and to challenge her fitness goals. Currently, she enjoys roller-skating and rock climbing when she has free time. Finally, she is excited to deepen her yoga practice and will take a 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training in February with Doma Yoga Studio in Midtown.
Great job, Alexis and Optical Center! Thank you for role modeling health and wellness in the workplace.
Exercise: Standing Side Lunge Stretch
How to perform: Place your feet 3-4 feet apart. Bend your right knee and lean over to the right while keeping your left knee locked. Keep your spine upright and push your hips back.
Duration: Hold for 20 seconds and repeat on both sides.
Standing Shoulder Stretch
Welcome to your Workout of the Week, December 24! This month we are highlighting Optical Center, Downtown Commons MOB.
Alexis San Luis, Optical Sales Dispenser, will demonstrate these stretches to combat sitting for extended periods of time. Sitting can cause lower back and upper body stiffness, so it’s essential to move and stretch frequently in the workplace.
Alexis has a long and extensive fitness background. She started Taekwondo when she was 11 and currently holds a student black belt. She also has experience in judo and jujitsu as well. She has competed in Tough Mudder and Spartan Races for teamwork, comradery, and to challenge her fitness goals. Currently, she enjoys roller-skating and rock climbing when she has free time. Finally, she is excited to deepen her yoga practice and will take a 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training in February with Doma Yoga Studio in Midtown.
Great job, Alexis and Optical Center! Thank you for role modeling health and wellness in the workplace.
Exercise: Standing Shoulder Stretch
How to perform: Stand up tall and place your hands behind you. Lift your hands up and back while keeping your elbows straight. You should feel a deep stretch in your chest and shoulders.
Duration: Hold for 20 seconds.
Standing Chest Opener
Welcome to your Workout of the Week, December 31! This month we are highlighting Optical Center, Downtown Commons MOB.
Alexis San Luis, Optical Sales Dispenser, will demonstrate these stretches to combat sitting for extended periods of time. Sitting can cause lower back and upper body stiffness, so it’s essential to move and stretch frequently in the workplace.
Alexis has a long and extensive fitness background. She started Taekwondo when she was 11 and currently holds a student black belt. She also has experience in judo and jujitsu as well. She has competed in Tough Mudder and Spartan Races for teamwork, comradery, and to challenge her fitness goals. Currently, she enjoys roller-skating and rock climbing when she has free time. Finally, she is excited to deepen her yoga practice and will take a 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training in February with Doma Yoga Studio in Midtown.
Great job, Alexis and Optical Center! Thank you for role modeling health and wellness in the workplace.
Exercise: Standing Chest Opener
How to perform: Place your left hand on a wall, ledge, or something you can hang onto. Turn your body to the right to stretch out your left chest.
Duration: Hold for 20 seconds and repeat on both sides.
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