Ho Ho Ho and Touch Your Toes

in #health7 years ago (edited)

Ho Ho Ho Steemians ... It isn't Christmas yet, but Ho yes, it's the middle of the week or as we call it; Mid-week. What does that mean? The weekend is approaching!👯Yayy!!💃💃
Now, I'm pretty darn sure most of us already developed those very familiar back aches and headaches which may hinder you from having super fun during the weekends. No one likes a boring weekend. So, I'm here to offer you a way out, so Ho Ho Ho and Touch Your Toes. Exercise!

Now come on, let's hit my blog gym. I'mma show you some sweet moves 👯

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First is the Split Squat

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Stand in a staggered stance with front foot on a box or step. Your feet should be 2 to 3 feet apart, front knee slightly bent.
Slowly lower your body as far as you can.
Pause, then push back up to the starting position as quickly as you can.
Complete all reps on one side, then do the same number with your other foot forward.

Upper Body Pushup

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Place hands on a box, bench, or step slightly wider than but in line with shoulders. If you can't find a box, the floor is still okay.
Slowly lower body until your chest nearly touches the bench.
Pause at the bottom, and then push back up to the starting position as quickly as possible.

Deadlift: Hip Dominant

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Grab a kettlebell or dumbbell with both hands and hold it at arms length in front of hips.
Bend at hips and knees to lower the weight to the floor.
Without allowing lower back to round, pull torso back and up, thrust hips forward, and stand up with the kettlebell or dumbbell. Squeeze glutes as you perform the movement.

Squat and Kick.

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Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, hands behind your head, and elbows out to the sides
(a). Bend your knees and sit back as far as you can
(b). Push back to start, then kick your right leg in front of you, foot flexed
(c). That's one rep. Repeat, kicking with your left leg, and continue alternating.

Benefits of Exercise:

  1. It controls weight
  2. It is beneficial to the blood vessels
  3. Stabilizes the blood pressure especially in Low incidences.
  4. It is a good treatment for constipation.
  5. A great remedy for headache
  6. It keeps the joints flexible
  7. Relaxes pelvic muscles
  8. Relieves tension and improves mood
  9. Strengthens back and leg muscles
  10. Aids in perfect health during and after pregnancy

Stay healthy... Keep steeming

Further read:

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This is very educative. The week has really been stressful so I'm going to make out time to try out these exercise patterns. Thanks for sharing @scarletmedia.

My name is Zhoey.

Thank you @zhoey.
Nice meeting you.

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