Goal: Improve balance and body awareness through mindful movement exercises.
Daily Benefits: This session focuses on enhancing balance and proprioception, which are key for preventing falls and improving coordination. Mindful movements also encourage mental clarity and stress reduction, contributing to overall well-being.
Recommended Pre Workout: JYM Supplement Science Pre JYM
Tai Chi or Gentle Flow Yoga:
- Instructions: Engage in a series of slow, controlled Tai Chi movements or gentle yoga flows. Focus on your breathing and the precise movement of each part of your body.
- Equipment: None (bodyweight), Yoga Mat (for yoga)
- Duration: 20 minutes
- Muscles Worked: Full body, with emphasis on core stability and balance
Standing Leg Raises:
- Instructions: Stand on one leg, slowly raise the other leg either to the side or behind you. Maintain balance and hold the position for a moment before lowering the leg.
- Equipment: None (bodyweight)
- Sets/Reps: 3 sets of 10 reps per leg
- Muscles Worked: Core muscles, glutes, and the stabilizing muscles of the standing leg
Recommended Post Workout: Post JYM Active Matrix
Cool-Down:
- Deep breathing and static stretches focusing on relaxation and muscle lengthening.
- Muscles Worked: Full body, with a focus on reducing tension and improving flexibility.