Many believe that weight loss is only possible through intense cardiovascular exercise. However, flexibility workouts are also useful for improving metabolism, blood circulation and even muscle development.
Stretches and certain yoga poses can burn fat if practiced regularly. O awesome.club gathered several stretching exercises that help in weight loss.
benefits of stretching
1. Burn calories. Maybe not as much as an aerobics class, but it’s much more than just sitting around doing nothing.
two. Improve metabolism. Many positions help balance the digestive system.
3. Reduce and stress. It’s harder to lose weight if your body is stressed, as it tends to store fat. But if you practice gentle stretching, your body tends to become calm, balanced and you will notice the results.
4. They shape the muscles. Each of these positions involves various muscle groups in the exercise process and therefore helps to develop a strong body.
Thus, we can get as close as possible to the dream body. Join us for an efficient stretching workout!
1. The snake
This stretching exercise is for shoulders, back, chest, abs, hips, and obliques.
How to make:
1. Stretch your arms at your sides and lie down on a mat with your feet together.
2. Lift your upper body up.
3. Tilt your head back.
4. Hold this position for 20 to 30 seconds.
2. Half twist
This stretching exercise focuses on the following areas, back, abs and obliques.
How to make:
1. Sit on the floor with your right leg stretched out in front of you, the left leg bent at the knee, crossed over the other.
2. Rotate the body to the bent knee.
3. Keep the body turning and the posture for 20 to 30 seconds.
3. The warrior
This exercise focuses on the following areas: hips, back, and abdomen.
How to make:
1. Standing, take a big step back with your left foot. Rotate the left foot 45 degrees to the center of the mat:
2. Bend your right foot 90 degrees so your knee is just above your ankle. Keep the back leg.
3. Raise your arms to the ceiling.
4. Hold this pose for 25 to 30 seconds, then switch legs and repeat the exercise.
4. The bridge
This position is effective for the following areas: hips, buttocks, legs, and abs.
How to make:
1. Lie on your back, arms at your sides, knees bent at 90 degrees.
2. Slowly lift the glass up.
3. Press your shoulders and back into the floor.
4. Hold the pose for 10 to 15 seconds.
5. Side shift
This exercise targets the hip flexors, quadriceps, and hamstrings.
How to make:
1. Bend your right leg to one side, trying to put your weight as much as you can, until your knee bends 90 degrees.
2. Left leg extended to left side, left foot on the floor.
3. Tilt your upper body forward slightly.
4. Hold the position for 25 to 30 seconds, then switch sides.
6. Internal muscle stretching
This stretch targets your inner thighs and groin muscles.
How to make:
1. Sit on the floor with your back straight.
2. Bring the soles of your feet together, drop your knees to the sides.
3. Using your forearms, lightly press your knees to the floor, feeling a gentle stretch.
4. Hold the pose for 25 to 30 seconds.
7. Stretching the knees
This stretch is for the upper, middle and lower back muscles.
How to make:
1. Lie on your back, bend both knees and support them with your arms.
2. Bring your knees to your chest until you feel a slight stretch.
3. Hold the position for 25 seconds to 30 seconds.
8. Triceps Stretching
Training aimed at the posterior muscles: shoulders, triceps and also for abs.
How to make:
1. Tiptoe, with feet apart, stretch your arms up.
2. Bend your right elbow and support it with your left hand.
3. Gently pull from elbow to head.
4. Hold the position for 15 to 20 seconds, then switch arms.
9. Sitting side bend
This stretching exercise focuses on the following areas: obliques, back, abs, and shoulders.
How to make:
1. Sit cross-legged, or you can sit in a chair if you feel more comfortable.
2. Raise your left arm above your head, tilt it to the left.
3. Feel a gentle stretch on the left side.
4. Hold this position for 10 to 15 seconds, then switch sides.
10. Bow
This position is for abs, back and hips.
How to make:
1. Lie on your stomach, stretch your arms back and up.
2. Bend your knees and support your ankles with your hands.
3. Keep the tops of your shoulders away from your ears.
4. Hold the pose for 20 to 30 seconds.
11. Upside down dog position
This pose is for legs, hips, shoulders, and arms.
How to make:
1. Start with your hands on your knees.
2. As you exhale, adjust your arms and knees.
3. Press your heels to the floor and your head to your feet.
4. Hold the pose for 15 to 20 seconds.
12. The triangle
This pose addresses the following areas: legs, obliques, hips, shoulders, and chest.
How to make:
1. Standing on the mat, spread your feet (a little more than one meter).
2. Rotate left foot 45 degrees and right foot 90 degrees.
3. Keep your arms parallel to the floor and start to stretch to the left, as if you’re reaching for something.
4. Exhale and bend your body to the left so that your left hand can touch your ankle or a block if that’s more comfortable.
5. Extend your right arm to the sky, keep looking up.
6. Hold the position for 30 to 35 seconds.
These stretching exercises do not require any special equipment. Can be made at home or in the park! How about turning them into a daily ritual? We are waiting your comments below!
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