June exercise of the month: Theraband on-the-go

June exercise of the month: Theraband on-the-go

Last month our masterclass featured exercises with the convenient theraband- an excellent prop for a workout on-the-go! Follow the video below to build upper body strength, and stay tuned for more exercises!

Exercise 1: Standing Row with/ Thera-band

Set up:
Standing in lunge position
Thera-band double wrapped  around front foot
Hold thera-band in both hands
Pelvis and spine in neutral

Move:
Inhale: Contract abdominals
Exhale: Flex elbows wide and retract scapula
Inhale: Hold elbows in flexed position

Exhale: Return to neutral

10 repetitions
Modifications:
When flexing elbows keep them close to torso instead of a wide position.

Exercise 2: Chest Expansion w/ Thera-band

Set up:
Standing in lunge position
Thera-band double wrapped  around front foot
Hold thera-band in both hands
Pelvis and spine in neutral

Move:

Inhale: Contract abdominals
Exhale: Extend humerus
Inhale: Pulse arms in extension/3 x

Exhale: Return to starting position

Modifications:

Hold the humerus in extension focusing on the isometric contraction for 5 counts

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Join Clare this month as she teaches us how to incorporate a theraloop, bumpy ball and magic circle into our on-the-go routine.

Props on-the-go, Friday, 6/27 6pm. Sign up!

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