My Fitness Daily Routine || 06-01-24 || Flexibility, Stability And Balance🏋🏾‍♂️💪🏾

alli001 (68)modin SteemFit & StayFit • 4 days ago

Hello fellow fitness enthusiasts! I'm thrilled to be back and reconnect with you all. I've truly missed sharing my daily fitness routine with you. To mark my return, I'm excited to share that the StayFit Fitness Club, led by Coach @ngoenyi, resumed its training routine today, Monday, after a brief break. I wouldn't have missed the first day for anything. Stay tuned for my upcoming fitness posts, and let's motivate each other to reach new heights.

In this post, I'll take you through my first-day after few weeks break at the StayFit Fitness Club. Here's what you can expect:

Exercise Routine: A breakdown of the exercises we did today.
Execution Methods: Tips on proper form and technique.
Physical Benefits: How these exercises can improve overall fitness and well-being.
Post-Workout Reflections: My honest take on the challenges I faced and the pains I experienced after the workout.

Warm-up


^{Video demonstration of my warm-up}

I began my fitness training today with a crucial step that's often overlooked, warming up. This essential routine prepared my body for the upcoming exercises, reducing the risk of injury and improving overall performance. The warm-up session left me feeling energized and ready to tackle the day's programmed exercises. With my muscles loose and my heart rate up, I was set to take on the challenges ahead with the rest of the StayFit Fitness Club team.

Knee Touch


^{Video demonstration of Knee Touch exercise}

The first exercise we tackled after warming up was the knee Touch exercise, and below are the steps by steps guide on how to execute it properly:

Keep your feet shoulder-width apart, with your toes facing forward or slightly outward.
Maintain a straight back and engage your core muscles to support your spine.
Bend forward at the hips, keeping your knees at 45 degree.
Touch your knees with your palms.
Hold the position for a brief moment (about 1-2 seconds).
Slowly straighten up to the starting position,
maintaining control throughout the movement.

I completed the knee touch exercise with 2 sets of 20 repetitions, touching each knee with the opposite palm 10 times. I took brief breaks between sets to rest and recover.

3 Physical benefits of Knee Touch exercise

This exercise helps in daily activities because the hips and knee will be flexible.
You'll be balanced because it helps to strengthen core abs.
It helps in lower body strength.

Toe Touch


^{Video demonstration of Toe Touch exercise}

The second exercise we tackled was the Toe Touch, and below are the steps by steps guide on how to execute it properly:

Begin by standing upright with your feet shoulder-width apart and your arms by your sides.
Lift your right leg straight up, keeping it locked, to a 30-degree angle.
Use your left hand to touch the toes of your lifted right leg.
Repeat the process with your left leg, lifting it straight up and touching it with your right hand.
Continue alternating legs for the desired number of repetitions, maintaining proper form throughout the exercise.

I completed the Toe touch exercise with 2 sets of 20 repetitions, touching each Toe with the opposite hand 10 times. I took brief breaks between sets to rest and recover.

3 Physical benefits of Toe Touch exercise

It helps to improve balance
It reduce muscle tension in the legs, hips, and lower back.
This exercise exercise can help improve flexibility, and coordination,

Squatting


^{Video demonstration of Squatting exercise}

The third exercise we tackled was Squatting, and below are the steps by steps guide on how to execute it properly:

Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, toes facing forward or slightly outward.
Slowly lower your body down into a squat, keeping your back straight.
Push through your heels to return to a standing position.
Repeat the process, squatting down and standing up again for the desired number of repetitions.

I thoroughly enjoyed the squatting exercise and pushed myself to complete 2 sets of 30 repetitions. Afterward, I took a brief break of a few seconds to rest and recover before moving on to the final exercise.

3 Physical benefits of Squatting exercise

It strengthens the muscles in the legs, including the quadriceps, hamstrings, glutes, and calves.
It helps to improve core strength, stability, and balance.
Squatting help strengthen bones, particularly in the hips, legs, and spine.

Calf Raises


^{Video demonstration of Calf Raises exercise}

The fourth exercise we tackled was Squatting, and below are the steps by steps guide on how to execute it properly:

Stand on the edge of a step, curb, or flat surface with your heels hanging off the edge.
Slowly raise up onto your tiptoes, lifting your heels as high as you can.
Lower your heels back down to the starting position.
Repeat the process for the desired number of repetitions.

I successfully completed 2 sets of 50 repetitions of the calf raises exercise, totaling 100 repetitions. To avoid fatigue, I took brief breaks of a few seconds between sets to rest and recover.

3 Physical benefits of Calf Raises exercise

Calf Raises helps to strengthen and tone the calf muscles.
The exercise helps improve ankle stability and balance by strengthening the muscles and tendons surrounding the ankle joint.
Stronger calf muscles can improve overall athletic performance.

Photo Gallery Of Today's Fitness Training

The challenges I faced and the pains I experienced after the workout

Reflecting on today's workout, I didn't encounter any significant challenges except for the calf raises exercise, which demanded considerable leg strength for proper execution. As for post-workout soreness, I'm pleased to report that I'm not experiencing any discomfort currently. However, I anticipate some muscle soreness tomorrow morning, given the break from my workout routine. That concludes my fitness routine for today.

I'll be excited to share my next fitness update. Stay tuned for inspiration, tips, and motivation.💪🏾🏋🏽‍♂️.