As a mother, it seems like some days getting a shower and a meal or two is a feat in and of itself. I know that it isn't always possible to make it to a studio to take an hour long class no matter how much you want to. So, here are my 5 favorite at-home sure-to-make-you sweat moves. Oh- and this entire series can be done in 10 min or less.
Single Leg Stretch:
Lie on your back with your legs in tabletop, head lifted to the base of your shoulder blades. Place your right hand on your right ankle, left hand on your right knee. Extend your left leg out parallel to the floor. Exhale, and switch legs (left hand to left ankle, right hand to left knee, right leg extended). This is 1 rep. Complete 7-10, keeping your back in neutral and your transversus engaged.
Single Straight Leg Stretch:
Lie on your back, both legs extended to the ceiling, head lifted. Grab your right leg behind the calf, lower your left leg towards the floor. Scissor the legs to switch, grabbing your left leg and pulling it towards your body. Complete 7-10 reps. Your upper body should be still with your legs coming to your hands. No bouncing.
Criss Cross:
Lie on your back with your legs in table top, hands behind your lifted head. Rotate your torso to the right and reach your left shoulder toward your right leg. Your left leg will extend out towards the floor. Switch sides. Complete 7-10 reps.
Double Leg Stretch.
Lie on your back, hugging both knees to your chest, head lifted. Inhale, extend your arms over your head and your legs out on an angle. Exhale, circle your arms around to hug your knees into your chest. Repeat 7-10 times.
Double Straight Leg Stretch (or Leg Levers): Lie on your back with your legs extended towards the ceiling, hands behind your lifted head. Keeping your inner thighs firmly pressed together, lower the legs towards the floor only as far as you can go WITHOUT MOVING YOUR BACK. This should be right around 3-6 inches. Exhale, and raise the legs back to the ceiling. This is a TINY movement. Less is more.
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