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.
Knees to Opposite Elbow
Knees to Stomach Stretch
Happy April! This month’s WOW’s is to stretch out your lower back. Adding these stretches throughout the day will help with opening up your lower back and improving your hip mobility.
Exercise: Knees to stomach stretch.
How to perform: While laying on your mat, use your arms to pull your knees to your chest. Keep your head on the ground to avoid rounding your neck. You should feel a deep stretch in your lower back.
Duration: Hold for 20 to 30 seconds and repeat multiple times throughout the day.
Child’s Pose
Happy April! This month’s WOW’s is to stretch out your lower back. Adding these stretches throughout the day will help with opening up your lower back and improving your hip mobility.
Exercise: Child’s pose.
How to perform: Place your hips on your heels and reach your arms in front of you. Suck in your stomach and lengthen your spine to stretch your lower back.
Duration: Hold for 20 to 30 seconds and repeat multiple times throughout the day.
Seated Triceps Stretch
March is finally here! This month’s WOW’s will continue to stretch your shoulders and arms. Just know that anytime, anywhere, you can take care of your body by performing these simple yet effective shoulder stretches.
Exercise: Seated triceps stretch.
How to perform: Reach both arms above your head and pull on your elbow. Sit up tall and feel a deep stretch in the back of your arm. This stretch helps loosen your triceps and builds shoulder mobility.
Duration: Hold for 20 to 30 seconds and repeat on the right and left side.