Stretching Exercises with Personal 
Trainer, Julie Seymour
Julie Seymour has a wealth of experience not least because she needed to keep herself fit and healthy when she was a professional ballet dancer so she really knows her stuff. She not only uses the techniques she's learnt as part of her instructor qualification but also complements her programmes with elements from Pilates and body balance. This means that you can maximise the number of muscle groups being exercised in any one movement so your hour’s workout is used to the maximum. And we can vouch for that – as Health Perception’s Brand Manager has first hand experience!
If you live in the Bedfordshire area, and you'd like to get "Julie'd" with a personalised health and fitness programme, why not visit her website www.julieseymour.co.uk. Even if you don't live in the area, you may find her website interesting anyway, as she has lots of advice and ideas to get you active!
In the meantime, let’s hear more from Julie herself!
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Often when we set new health and fitness regimes we don't see them through even to the next month. A common reason for this is because we often jump straight into exercise that our bodies just aren’t prepared for. Research has shown that doing some simple dynamic stretches before you work out prepares your muscles for what’s ahead and reduces the risk of injury. |
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Dynamic stretches consists of controlled arm or leg movements that gently take you to the limits of your own range of movement. So try these simple stretches before you do any exercise to look after your joints and reduce your risk of injury.
Aim to complete 8-12 swings/repetitions on each side. Stretches should be gentle and controlled with no bounces or jerky movements.
DON’T GO TOO DEEP OR TOO FAR - LET THE BODY TELL YOU WHERE IT’S HAPPY! |