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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.  

Seated Upper Shoulder 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 upper shoulder stretch How to perform: Reach both arms across your body and keep your elbows straight. Point your fingers away from your body and sit up tall. You will feel a deep stretch in your shoulder blades and upper spine. Duration: Hold for 20 to 30 seconds and repeat with the right arm on top and then left arm on top.
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Arm Reach and 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: Arm reach and stretch

How to perform: Place your left palm against a wall and reach as high as possible. Keep your elbow straight and look to your fingertips. You should feel a deep stretch in your shoulders and chest.

Duration: Hold for 20 to 30 seconds and repeat on both sides.

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Chest and Shoulder Opener

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: Chest and shoulder opener

How to perform: Place hands behind your back and try to have your fingertips touch with the palms facing away from the body. Sit up as tall as you can while bringing the elbows down and fingertips up.

Duration: Hold for 20 to 30 seconds. This opens your shoulders and chest.

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Wall/Chair Shoulder 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: Wall/Chair Shoulder Stretch

How to perform: Place your hands on a wall, table, or chair (make sure you are in a safe position to stretch without moving or wobbling side to side). Push your hips back, lock your elbows, and extend the spine to stretch your shoulders.

Duration: Hold for 20 to 30 seconds and then switch to the other side. This stretches out your shoulder and back.

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