Learning challenge s23w6: "I Love My Body /Static/Dynamic Stretches

Explain each of the stretches you have done in your video and how you did them including the impact they have on you

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Legs

I'll like to go first with static stretches explanation, of which Standing leg raise was the first I did in my video. I performed it by standing erect with two legs, then gently lifted one leg off the ground postured below my chest level, while I maintained balance with the other leg. This stretching routine was very beneficial to me, because it enhances my stability and endurance in my legs region. I remember those days I couldn't stand in that posture for just 5 seconds, this stretches had a big impact on me.

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Shoulder

This stretches is performed by standing a bit hip width apart, then side cross your hands below your chin level making it erect while keeping your heads up. While in that position, use the other hand to push the crossed hands to your limit, that's where you'll feel the impact. This stretching has impact on me, because initially I was feeling a little discomfort around my shoulder region, but after the stretch it was all gone.

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Neck-Head

This stretches is performed in various forms, while standing erect, you bend your head till your chin comes to your chest level, after about 10 to 20 seconds, you switch, taking it to the left, right and back, all within the timeframe of 10 to 20 seconds. This stretching helps in relaxing the muscles around my neck region, and making me feel better.

Back-Hip

The back hip stretches can be done in various forms, but I did mine by opening my legs wide and maintaining balance, I went down low while pushing my hands and placing my palms behind me. I stayed in that posture for about 20 seconds. This stretches really helped strengthen my muscles around my lower back and hips.

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Waist

I also did the waist stretches in my video. To perform this, I opened my legs wide and gained balance, then go down low pushing my hands in between my legs, then stand up quickly and bend backwards while returning my hands to my waist for support. This stretching routine was really good, because while doing it, I felt some crack sounds around my waist region, evidence to show that it had impact on me.

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Arms

I executed this routine by spreading my legs wide, then swing my hands to the left and right. I swinged my right hand to touch my left foot, while swinging my left hand to touch my right foot. Note that during this movement, I tried to maintain balance with my arms. This stretching routine helped me recover some pains around my shoulder and arms region.

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At the end of these season, what is your determination with regards to regular exercises that shows that you love your body?

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The season is over, yes, but that doesn't mean I'll quit or stop my regular exercise. Doing this will show that I practiced it for money, not for the love I have for my body. I'm determined to keep on doing all the exercises lectured from week 1 to the end, which is this stretching routine. With stayfit fitness club, of which I'm a member, I'll keep on visiting there to train myself and keep fit. During leisure time at home, I'll also do my best to keep on exercising because I so much love my body.

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Dear coaches, @ngoenyi and @genomil, I really appreciate you guys effort in making steemians stayfit and healthy through exercises. What a season we have together!😊

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I'd like to invite @kouba01 @goodybest and @alexanderpeace to this fitness challenge

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