Flexibility / Balance Exercises
Listed below you will find illustrated and animated exercises for improved balance and flexibility. We recommend that you take the time to read our overviews to acquaint yourself with the proper form, techniques and guidelines for each training goal.
Often, strength and endurance exercises go hand in hand with stretching and activities for improved stability. See our Strength and Endurance Exercises to round out your fitness regimen.
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Advanced Stretch Routine
A perfect stretch routine with which athletes can warm up and stretch tight, sore or underdeveloped muscles.
Ankle Stretch
This exercise stretches the front ankle muscles.
Anytime Exercises for Balance
Some examples of balance exercises you can do anytime, anywhere.
Beginner's Stretch Routine
A great way for beginning fitness fans to warm up before exercising or just becoming more flexible after a period of inactivity.
Calf Stretch
Calf stretches stretch lower leg muscles in two ways.
Double Hip Rotation
Double hip rotation stretches the outer muscles of the hip and thighs.
Get Into the Swim of Things
Also known as aquatics, water exercise is one of the best non-impact fitness activities around for improving flexibility, endurance and strength and just about anybody can participate. Pregnant women, the elderly or overweight, individuals with arthritis or those recovering from an injury can all benefit.
Hamstring Stretch
This is a step-by-step guide on how to properly stretch the hamstring muscles.
Hamstring Stretch - Alternative
Another way to properly stretch the hamstring muscles.
Low Back Exercise Guide
This guide can help you better understand your exercise and activity program, supervised by your therapist and orthopedic surgeon.
Neck Rotation
This neck rotation stretches neck muscles.
Quadricep Stretch
Stretches muscles in front of thighs.
Shoulder Rotation
Shoulder rotation stretches shoulder muscles.
Single Hip Rotation
The single hip rotation stretches the muscles of the pelvis and inner thigh.
Triceps Stretch
This exercise stretches muscles in back of upper arm.
Wrist Stretch
Helps combat Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. |
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