Ok so you want to get started? Well, as with any exercise routine it is importent that you spend a little time warming up your body. Not only does a quick warmup prevent any injuries but it also ensures that you get the best out of your exercises by preparing your muscles for more strenuous, demanding activity. Of course you can pretty much do any warmup exercises you want. I normally go for a quicj jog or run for about 10 - 15 minutes before I do any of my callanetics routines.
WARM-UP #1 This warmup involves stretching your spine by either hanging from a bar or if you don't have a bar using a door at home. If your feet are touching the floor then simply bend your knees to your waist. Hold this position for as long as you can and then relax. Repeat this exercise two more times. You should feel nice and warmed-up at this point. Take a few mins break!
WARM-UP #2 This is a classic warmup exercise. From a standing postion bend forward at the waist with your arms stretched out in fromt of you. Gently reach down to touch you toes (or the floor if you can manage it). Remain in that postion for a few seconds and then begin to raise yourself back to the standing starting postion. Repeat this exercise two more times. If your back begins to hurt, give yourself a little break between each one.
WARM-UP #3 The 3rd and final warmup exercise involves raising each knee in turn as though you are running. You need to do this is a slow and controlled manner. As you raise each knee, raise up on your toes on the opposite leg. Each knee should be raised for a count of one if possible. One foot should always be on the floor.
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