Stretch Your Hips

Get ready for this exciting pep rally dance that will get the crowd on their feet in no time. Watch this cheerleading how-to video as Coach Lauren teaches you the fancy channtilly lace footwork that will make you the star of your squad. 1. Take your arms, with your hands clas ...more

The single leg stretch is a classical Pilates exercise for strengthening and toning the abdominal muscles. For increased abdominal challenge, stop the knee at 90 degrees of hip flexion instead of hugging the knee into the chest. Actively stretch through the legs, flatten the a ...more

Learn how to exercise by doing the assisted rectus femoris stretch. EXERCISE DETAILS: Primary Muscle Group: quads Training Type: stretching assisted Level of Difficulty: 1 Position: side lying Plane of Motion: sagittal Joint Action: hip extension, knee flexion Exercise with th ...more

Learn how to exercise by doing the rectus femoris self stretch with yoga strap. EXERCISE DETAILS: Primary Muscle Group: quads Equipment: yoga strap Training Type: stretching self Level of Difficulty: 1 Position: kneeling, staggered stance Plane of Motion: sagittal Joint Action ...more

Learn how to exercise by doing the assisted it band stretch. EXERCISE DETAILS: Primary Muscle Group: outer thighs Training Type: stretching assisted Level of Difficulty: 1 Position: face up Plane of Motion: frontal Joint Action: hip adduction Exercise with the assisted it band ...more

Learn how to exercise by doing the it band self stretch with yoga strap. EXERCISE DETAILS: Primary Muscle Group: outer thighs Equipment: yoga strap Training Type: stretching self Level of Difficulty: 1 Position: face up Plane of Motion: frontal Joint Action: hip adduction, sho ...more

Learn how to exercise by doing the assisted hamstrings stretch on table. EXERCISE DETAILS: Primary Muscle Group: hamstrings Equipment: table Training Type: stretching assisted Level of Difficulty: 1 Position: face up Plane of Motion: sagittal Joint Action: hip flexion, knee ex ...more

Learn how to exercise by doing the hamstrings self stretch with yoga strap. EXERCISE DETAILS: Primary Muscle Group: hamstrings Equipment: yoga strap Training Type: stretching self Level of Difficulty: 1 Position: face up Plane of Motion: sagittal Joint Action: hip flexion, kne ...more

Learn how to exercise by doing the assisted inner thigh stretch on table. EXERCISE DETAILS: Primary Muscle Group: inner thighs Equipment: table Training Type: stretching assisted Level of Difficulty: 1 Position: face up Plane of Motion: frontal Joint Action: hip abduction Exer ...more

Learn how to exercise by doing the inner thigh self stretch with yoga strap. EXERCISE DETAILS: Primary Muscle Group: inner thighs Equipment: yoga strap Training Type: stretching self Level of Difficulty: 1 Position: face up Plane of Motion: frontal Joint Action: hip abduction ...more

Learn how to exercise by doing the glutes self stretch with yoga strap. EXERCISE DETAILS: Primary Muscle Group: glutes Equipment: yoga strap Training Type: stretching self Level of Difficulty: 1 Position: face up Plane of Motion: sagittal Joint Action: hip flexion, knee flexio ...more

The splits are hot, but Dina has a long way to go and begs for your help. Watch this video to learn how to do stretches that help open your hip flexors and hamstrings to increase your yoga skills.

You will rule the dance floor the next time you step into a club! Dancer Jerri Lee shows you a few basic go-go dancing moves. You'll want to get some music with a good beat, and practice in front of a mirror. Make sure you stretch before dancing, and remember - it's all in the ...more

In this tutorial, we learn how to do reverse yoga poses to open up the shoulders with Dina Prioste. You will want to start off in a reverse table top position, which will give your shoulders a nice deep stretch. To come into this position, sit with your knees bent and take you ...more

In this tutorial, Dina Prioste shows us how to purify chakras with yoga. First, go into a gentle back bend while chanting a mantra. Then, lie on your back with your feet flat on the ground. Next, lift up your hips and place your fingers under your thighs and look up at the cei ...more

In this tutorial, Dina Prioste shows us how to do a stretchy pigeon yoga pose. Make sure you properly warm up your body before attempting to do this pose. First, start off in a pigeon pose with your front foot as far forward as you can place it. Keep your back toes tucked unde ...more

It's never a bad time to get excellent abs. This instructional video demonstrates how to exercise your lower abdominal muscles with hanging leg raises. This routine is especially effective because it maximizes spinal flexion and extension. The focus of the exercise should be a ...more

Whether you plan on doing the splits for your hip dance routine or your gymnastics, this tutorial will show kids the best way possible to perform the flexible move. This is a more advanced stretch, involving a great deal of flexibility, but remember— Always warm up muscles bef ...more

This clip demonstrates a simple Reformer-based Pilates exercise routine will challenge your balance, stretch the hip flexor and strengthen your ankles. With Pilates, as with any physical fitness system, a basic mastery of proper technique is essential for both maximizing the e ...more

In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to do a arm balance crow yoga pose. Begin by twisting your wrist back to face your fingers to your knees. Feel a deep stretch and take about 5-8 deep breathes. Then go into an easy forward bend, with your hip-width apart and your knees ...more

In this video, Caroline gives you a few tips on how to lose your love handles easily, Caroline herself lost her love handles during a 9 day cleanse in which she lost 2 inches off her waist. In order to do this exercise, you need to first stand with your legs about shoulder len ...more

In order to stretch your quads and feet through yoga poses, begin by sitting on the floor with your right leg in front of you. Your left leg should be folded back behind you. Your foot should be just outside your hip. Your foot should be pointed behind you. You can use props t ...more

Now that you've mastered the T1, learn how to shave seconds off your T2 time. Check out this triathlon tutorial video that demonstrates how to expedite your transitions from bike to run. Just follow the following tips: stand at end of race to stretch hip flexors and flex calve ...more

The obliques exercise is a classical pilates exercise which targets the abdominal muscles to flatten the stomach and strengthen the core. Keeping the elbows wide helps keep the shoulders down and increases the rotation in the trunk, which helps shrink your waist. Be sure to st ...more

The Saw is a classical pilates exercise that increases the flexibility and strength of the core. Be careful not to turn this into a hamstring stretch. The goal of the exercise is to use the abdominal muscles to rotate the spine, then flex the spine over the leg scooping out th ...more

In this tutorial, we learn how to make a long drawstring skirt. You will need: knit stretch fabric ( 1.5 yards), safety pin, scissors, marking tool, and measuring tape. First, measure your hips and decide if you want your skirt to be tight or loose. For a tight fit, you want 2 ...more

If you want to know how to make a circle skirt easily, you should watch this video. To make an easy circle skirt: Lay out the square of fabric and use the measuring tape to make a circle as large as your hips. Trace another circle around the edge of the fabric. Trace the large ...more

Front crawl is the fastest stroke and gives you the feeling of being powerful in the water. It is often hard to get the hang of at first because fitting in the breathing can be difficult. Follow along in this swimming how-to video to learn the basics of the front crawl. Step ...more

It's difficult to go wrong if you're shaped like an hourglass – bust and hip measurements that are fairly equal, and a waist that is 10 inches smaller than either – but here are some tips to make you lucky ladies stand out even more. You Will Need * Clingy fabrics * Belted clo ...more

Breaststroke is a traditional stroke popular with people who like to swim for fitness. It is the slowest stroke, but that does not mean it cannot be swum powerfully and at speed. Follow along in this how-to animation to learn the basics of doing the breaststroke. Step 1: The ...more

Coach Lauren teaches her squad a great cheer for any football game. "Move it Down the Field" will pump up your team and help them take it to the end zone! Follow along with this cheerleading how-to video to learn the steps to the "Move it Down the Field" cheer. 1. First pract ...more

Search "Pilates animation" on Wonderhowto for other more videos by this user. If you are looking a for a quick pilates reference, take a look at this pilates animation. This a quick & easy, clearly explained diagram of the pilates mat exercise: Classical Pilates for Beginners ...more

Search "Pilates animation" on Wonderhowto for other more videos by this user. If you are looking a for a quick pilates reference, take a look at this pilates animation. This a quick & easy, clearly explained diagram of the pilates mat exercise: Classical Pilates for Beginners ...more

If you run, you know that running tightens your hip flexors and lower back. There are certain yoga poses that focus on opening this areas. This yoga how-to video tutorial demonstrates how to do the scorpion pose. Scorpion is a yoga pose that's actually a balancing backbend. It ...more

In this tutorial, we learn how to do a cow face yoga pose with Dina Prioste. This pose is great for hip and shoulder stretch. You will need a strap, belt , or next tie handy. First, cross your right leg over your left and put your feet by your hips. Now take your left arm up a ...more

In this video, we learn how to perform corrective stretching to help knee pain. Perform these stretches on each leg for 1-5 minutes each. The first exercise you can do is with a step or a slightly elevated item. First, elevate your toe and stay on the heel, then bed at your hi ...more

Our expert, Teri Lynne, shows you how to stretch your neck, legs, waist, hips, arms, ankles, and much more! So, if you are interested in stretching out your body, watch this video series today! Do simple stretching exercises - Part 1 of 17. Click through to watch this video on ...more