Quadriceps Stretch
[5 Minutes]
The benefits of exercise are both physical and psychological. Studies have shown that regular exercise helps reduce the risk of many diseases and at the same time helps promote a general sense of well-being and positive self-esteem. Try this activity to stretch out the front thigh muscles. This is helpful after cycling, jogging, walking, or doing squats.
You'll need:
• a chair or something to hold onto
What to do:
- If possible, print out these directions. Read them through before you begin.
- Find something to hold onto for balance.
- Standing on one foot, bend the opposite knee so you can feel the stretch in the front of your thighs.
- Make sure your shoulders, hips, and knees are squared.
- Keep the leg you are standing on slightly bent.
- Hold for 10 seconds.
- Switch legs.
- As you get stronger, hold for 20 seconds.
Useful information:
My mom and I go for long walks together. When we get back home it really feels good to stretch out our legs. I like the stretching part as much as I like the walking. (Matt, age 13)
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