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LaloFit V.1 warm up + Tips from Fitness Guide
Here's a short video from the workout DVD LaloFit as well as tips taken from the LaloFit Fitness Guide. I'll be posting more soon, stay tuned!
SIDE - TO-SIDE TOUCH
EXPLANATION
With your legs wide apart, squat down to one side and then alternate, keeping the extended leg straight and the bent knee in proper alignment with the toes. As you alternate from side to side, keep the weight of your body on your heels. This move stretches your gluts, inner legs, hamstrings and quads – you should feel this in the muscles along the fronts and backs of your legs.
TROUBLE-SHOOTING
Knees
If you feel pain in your knees, make sure that you’re not letting your knees go past your toes. Be sure to keep your quads parallel to the floor.
Groin
If you feel pain in your groin, don’t squat down as far and stretch gently.
DROP DOWN LUNGE ON EACH SIDE
EXPLANATION
Now we’ll rotate into a runner’s lunge position, so shift all your weight onto the front heel while keeping your knee from passing the tips of your toes. Keep your hands on the inside of the front leg for support and leverage. Exhale and let your hips drop, taking a second to connect with your body and allowing for a better stretch. Walk your hands towards the center as you rotate to the other side and repeat the stretch. This move stretches your glut, hamstrings and hips.
TROUBLE-SHOOTING
Knees
If you feel pain in your bent knee, make sure your knee is aligned with your toes. Keep all your weight on your heel and make sure to keep your front heel flat on the ground.
TRIANGLE LUNGE , ONE ARM EXTENDED
EXPLANATION
With your legs wide apart, squat into a side lunge or triangle pose, by squatting to one side with your other leg extended out straight to the side and flexed. Place your hand lightly on the ground to the inside of your bent leg. Your hand should only rest where it can reach, so don’t round over trying to touch the floor. The goal is the stretch, not touching the ground. Keep your weight on the heel of your bent leg and on your outer foot on the straight leg. Reach your other arm up and over your head, reaching in the same direction as your bent leg. Drop your hips as much as you can to feel the stretch in your groin, inner leg and lats, keeping your legs flexed and strong. Don’t let your knee pass the tips of your toes on your bent leg. Use your inner leg strength and abs for good form. Alternate sides for a good stretch.
This move concentrates on the hamstrings, inner legs and your obliques, our outer abdominal muscles.
TROUBLE-SHOOTING
Back
If you’re starting to cave in and round over, lift your chin and pull your shoulder blades together for a straight back.
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Lalo Fuentes
Los Angeles, Personal Trainer
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