STRETCHING
EXERCISES
WARM UP - COOL DOWN
Before and after exercising spend a few minutes slowly and
gently stretching and warming up.
SHOULDER STRETCH
Bring one arm across the front of your
body at shoulder level.
Grasp the elbow of the extended arm
and gently pull until you feel a comfortable
stretch in your shoulder: Hold for 10
seconds then repeat with other arm.
CALF STRETCH
Place your hands on your thigh while you
press the heel of the opposite leg behind
you towards the floor. Hold for 10
seconds then repeat with other leg.
THIGH STRETCH
Stand with feet slightly apart (shoulder width).
Bend one leg and grasp your ankle, bring it
up as far as you can comfortably: Hold for
10 seconds then repeat with other leg.
ARM STRETCH
Stand with feet slightly apart
(shoulder width). Raise both
arms above your head.
Link fingers and gently press
upwards with palms up: Hold 10
seconds.
BACK STRETCH
Stand with feet slightly apart
(shoulder width). Grasp hands
behind your back.
Gently pressing away from your
back: Hold for 10 seconds.
HAMSTRING STRETCH
Extend one leg out in front of you.
Remember to keep your knees slightly bent.
Place your hands on the thigh of the opposite
leg to help support your upper body. Bend
forward from the waist until you feel the
stretch in the back of your thigh. Your back
should maintain its natural straight position
and your upper body weight should be
supported by your hands on your bent leg.
Hold this stretch for at least 10 seconds
then repeat with the other leg.
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