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COOL DOWN<br />
D. QUAD STRETCH<br />
Use something for balance if you need to. Your goal here is to hold<br />
your stretching leg so that both knees remain in line with each<br />
other – don’t let yourself sway forward or backward. Hold for 20-30<br />
seconds on each leg.<br />
E. HAMSTRING STRETCH<br />
This can be done with a towel on the floor<br />
too, but I prefer the standing version as it<br />
allows you to control the stretch a little more.<br />
Keep your working leg outstretched in front<br />
and keep your heel on the ground, as you<br />
rest your hands on your non working leg and<br />
sit back into the stretch. The further you sit<br />
back, the deeper the stretch goes. Hold for<br />
20-30 seconds on each leg.<br />
F. CORE STRETCH<br />
Known as ‘the angry cat’, this stretch is great for your abs and<br />
lower back. As most sessions involve these muscle groups, you’ll<br />
find this one becomes a firm favourite. While on all fours, focus on<br />
letting your abs sink, creating a dip in your lower back, and hold<br />
this for 20-30 seconds. Then switch to tucking in your abs and<br />
arching your back, holding this for another 20-30 seconds.<br />
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