The Antidote To A Sedentary Desk Job
- By Kurt Elder
- Published Aug. 10, 2012
- Updated Feb. 1, 2013 at 9:03 AM UTC
5. Child’s Pose
This stretch is often called child’s pose. From a kneeling position, toes pointed back and together, sit backwards so that you are sitting on the heels of your shoes. Reach forward with both arms, far enough to feel a stretch in the lower back and shoulders.
HOLD FOR SEVEN TO 10 SECONDS
Keeping your legs where they are, engage your abs and move both arms to the right until a stretch is felt on the left side of the body. Think of making your body into a half circle while remaining seated on your heels.
HOLD FOR SEVEN TO 10 SECONDS.
Move to the left, repeating the same process.
HOLD FOR SEVEN TO 10 SECONDS.
This piece first appeared in the December 2011 issue of Competitor magazine.
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About The Author:
Kurt Elder, MSW, CPT, is a fitness consultant who has been in the health, fitness and wellness industry for more than 20 years, and is certified by the National Academy of Sports Medicine. He has been a practicing psychotherapist, competitive athlete and world record-holder in the deadlift. Elder owns Energy F/X Fitness Consultants in Southern California. Contact him at www.energyfxfitness.com.
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