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.
2/23/22- Squats
Squats
Squats
2/16/22- Line Hops
Hello everyone! February is American Heart Health month, and the goal for these WOW’s is to get your muscles moving and heart pumping! Cardiovascular exercise can reduce the risk of heart disease while increasing your endurance and stamina. Remember, please consult a physician before starting an exercise program.
Today’s Workout of the Week is to perform line hops! Hop side to side over an imaginary line on the ground.
Perform for 30 seconds. An alternative is to step over the line instead of hopping back and forth.
Line Hops
Line Hops
2/9/22-High Knee
Hello everyone! February is American Heart Health month, and the goal for these WOW’s is to get your muscles moving and heart pumping! Cardiovascular exercise can reduce the risk of heart disease while increasing your endurance and stamina. Remember, please consult a physician before starting an exercise program.
Today’s Workout of the Week is to perform high knees! Bring your knees up as high as possible and alternate between the right and left. Keep your chest lifted and look straight ahead. Perform for 30 seconds.
An alternative is to march in place while bringing the knees up.
High Knee -Right
High Knee -Left
2/2/22-Jumping Jacks
Hello everyone! February is American Heart Health month, and the goal for these WOW’s is to get your muscles moving and heart pumping! Cardiovascular exercise can reduce the risk of heart disease while increasing your endurance and stamina. Remember, please consult a physician before starting an exercise program.
Today’s Workout of the Week is to perform jumping jacks! Start off with your feet shoulder with apart and reach your arms above your head as you jump and spread your feet apart. Bring your hands down and move your feet back together. Perform for 30 seconds.
An alternative of a jumping jack is to sidestep to the right while reaching your arms up, and then step back and reach your arms down. Then repeat on the left side.