Adding variety and improving coordination with these simple moves

If you're looking to add some variety to your workout routine, consider incorporating these hip raise and leg stretch exercises into your routine. Not only do they target specific muscle groups, but they also have the added benefit of improving coordination and balance.

To begin the hip raise exercise, start by lying on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the ground. Place your hands on your lower back and your head on your knees, being careful not to hold your head. Take a few deep breaths in through your mouth and exhale through your nose to help relax your body. Next, place your hands on your midsection, one on either side of your belly button, and close your eyes. With your eyes closed, bring your hands in towards your heart and repeat the move on the opposite side. This helps to improve coordination and body awareness.

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Now it's time to start the main part of the exercise. Inhale and lift your head, chest, and shoulders off the ground using your right arm. At the same time, lift your legs using your left arm. Inhale and return to the starting position, then repeat the move on the left side. To add some variety to the exercise, try moving both arms in the same direction at the same time, forming a "V" shape with your torso. Inhale as you lift your body off the ground, then exhale as you return to the starting position. Repeat the full move with a forward movement as well. After completing the move on the left side, repeat it on the right side. Inhale and return to the starting position, then exhale and return to the starting position. Repeat the full move on both sides for a complete workout.

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The next exercise focuses on stretching the legs. Start by lying on your back with your knees bent and soles of your feet on the ground. Place your hands on your calves and close your eyes to relax. Inhale and move your right leg out from the body, stretching it out as if it's in water. Bring your left leg in towards your right knee, then exhale and return to the starting position. Repeat the move on the left side. For added variety, try repeating the move on the right side and then on the left side again. Inhale and move your left leg out from the body about 30 degrees. Bring your right leg in towards your left knee, then exhale and return your leg to the starting position. Repeat the move on the left side and then on the right side for a complete leg stretch workout.

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Incorporating these hip raise and leg stretch exercises into your fitness routine can help target specific muscle groups and improve overall body control and awareness. Give them a try and see how they can benefit your workout routine but don't forget to warm-up by jumping rope!