Last week I had posted this picture and the caption read “...take a moment to enjoy the view”.
It started to make me think.
It’s great to take time and enjoy where you are. Being in the moment. Seeing everything around you.
But what about what’s going on, on the inside too?
In this pic I’m doing a hip stretch and I can remember the moment, as I was looking out at the lake, gazing at the calm of the water and watching the birds playing & flying overhead but I was also taking slow breaths to move deeper into my stretch.
Stretching can give you a unique look into your body, tap into places that have been neglected and care for those who need a little love.
The older you get, the more important it is to keep limber but don’t think for a minute that flexibility training is just a senior thing. You need to be do this now, wherever you are in your fitness journey.
So this week I am sharing with you the JBird Fitness "EmBody: Dynamic Stretch" video right here, right now.
Yep, no excuses because the video is only 15 minutes and can be done at anytime of day, anywhere you are.
I called it dynamic because you are going to be moving through the stretches, opposed to holding them, to get your blood flowing and work on your range of motion.
So, click the video below, get moving & see yourself in a whole new way!
The featured workout of the week, normally posted below in the What's Happening section, is emBody: Dynamic Stretch. So members & non-members can click on the above video and you are ready to go.
Since I am on vacation this week, Maria Bobkoff will be subbing for me on Wednesday at the Central Bucks YMCA.
But WAIT!
Don't Stop Reading Yet!!!
There is a FUN & dedicated Dance routine below. Check it out and dance like you are on vacation too!
See you when I get back,
Janine
What's Happening with JBird Fitness:
New Dance Fitness Workout Inspired by “The Middle” by Zedd, Maren Morris & Grey
This song has been on the charts for some time now but my 4 year old, Nora, LOVES it and since it was her birthday this week I had to do it.
The Moves:
- 4 Squats (2 no arms; 2 one arm sweep) toward Right Corner
- Repeat Squats to Left Corner
- Alternating Arm Pulls in Wide Stance
- “Oh Baby” Wide Arms - 4 Knee Dip Swivles with Arm “Z’ Reach - Arms Out then to “The Middle”
- Alternating Leg Kicks with Hand to Head 16 cts - 4 Hops Center
- Side Lunge with Arm Reach Forward Alternating with Cross Tap Back with Hand to Heart (4x right)
- Repeat 4x Left
Click the video below to watch the demo and feel like a kid again!