Work Out of the Week (WOW)
Welcome to your WOW! A WOW is a short workout such as a tabata, strength training, stretching or stress management exercises that you can do in just a few minutes in your office or over your lunch hour. WOWs are a great way for you to stay on top of your exercise or emotional wellness program. Every week a new WOW will be added to keep you on your toes and excited!! So check back often to maximize your wellness program.
Massage Forearm
Thumb Stretch
Happy Holidays! This month’s WOW will focus on massaging and stretching the muscles of your hand. Typing, texting, and other hand related work can make your forearms and fingers sore. Massage and stretching can help alleviate this pain so you can feel your best.
The more you can stretch out your hands, the quicker you can unwrap presents!
Exercise: Thumb stretch.
How to perform: Gently pull on your thumb to feel a deep stretch. You want your thumb and your index finger to form the letter “L”. This is a great stretch for individuals who use the phone frequently.
Duration: Repeat for 30 seconds on the left side and repeat on the right.
Thumb Massage
Happy Holidays! This month’s WOW will focus on massaging and stretching the muscles of your hand. Typing, texting, and other hand related work can make your forearms and fingers sore. Massage and stretching can help alleviate this pain so you can feel your best.
The more you can stretch out your hands, the quicker you can unwrap presents!
Exercise: Thumb massage.
How to perform: With your right palm facing up, press your left thumb into your right thumb. You might feel some pain and tightness where your right thumb connects to your right forearm. Gently massage and rotate your right thumb clockwise/counterclockwise to loosen up this area.
Duration: Repeat for 30 seconds on the right side and switch to left.
Bodyweight Squat
Happy Thanksgiving!!! In celebration of this holiday, this month’s WOW’s will focus on performing leg exercises. These exercises can help improve lower body strength and sculpt your muscles.
We won’t break a leg or have a turkey leg but work your legs!
Exercise: Bodyweight squat.
How to perform: Move your feet shoulder width apart and point your toes out. Push your hips back as if you are sitting in a chair and squat down. Keep your spine upright and engage your core by sucking in your stomach. Stand up tall and lock out your knees.
Duration: Repeat for 8 repetitions on each side.
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