March Five Exercises for Strength, Balance and Mobility

The March Five

Have y’all been doing your Five? Click here for full descriptions of these moves.

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1) Crescent Lunge:

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2) Pilates Push Up:

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mom P. push up 3.15

 

3) Half Moon:

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4) Boat:

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5) Single Leg Kick:

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These photos are meant to jog your memory about the exercises we have done together. Please see your medical professional prior to starting a new exercise program.

March Five Exercises

Each month Anne offers five exercises to build strength and increase flexibility. For a full description of the five click here.

Here are your March Five:

 

1) Crescent Lunge – hold for one minute per side.

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2) Pilates Push Up – roll down to plank. Five push ups.

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mom P. push up 3.15

3) Half Moon – stand near a wall for this one if you need balance help. From a lunge tip forward so most of your weight is on your front leg. Hold for one minute.

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4) Boat – pull your belly in, lift your feet and hold for one minute.

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5) Single Leg Kick – alternate kicking left heel towards your hip, then right.

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*this month my mom was here with me and agreed to pose for the five. How cute is she?