Sore back, neck, or shoulders from sitting at your desk all day? It's more common than you might think, even with the latest ergonomic chairs, desks and stands. The University of Toronto recommends that for every 20 minutes you spend sitting, you should stand for eight minutes, and stretch for another two. Bianca shows you six stretches for the entire body that you can easily do at your desk, home, or whenever you feel the the urge to stretch.
Need a quick morning stretch? This quick flow will energize you, whether you're just getting out of bed, or want a quick pick-me-up during the day
Practice a classical ballet warm-up with Maria! This warm-up puts into practice the theory we learned in the last video, combining pliés, jetés, and tendu.
Find a cheatsheet detailing the basic arm and foot positions here!
Maria takes you through three core exercises fundamental to the Vaganova method. This short class features basic #ballet movements including pliés, jetés, and tendu. You’ll discover how to work in plié, combining various foot positions with arm and head movements, all of which work to support each other, for harmonious coordination of the body.
Find a cheat sheet detailing the foot and arm positions here!
Learn basic ballet positions with Maria! In this video, Maria will go over the five foot positions and three arm positions that form the core of every movement in #ballet. After learning the positions, you’ll practice a basic exercise to improve your balance.
Find a cheat sheet detailing the foot and arm positions here!
This short stretch video is a great compliment to add in after your favourite workout! This is a total body stretch that will help reduce tension, soreness and improve range of motion in your ankles, knees, hips, shoulders and wrists. A comfy mat is recommended.
In this stretching session, Gemma gives you a session that has enhanced focus on opening up your hips and releasing tension. If you do a lot of walking, running, dance or cycling this will be a great session for you to release your hips! This is a great stretch for intermediate or advanced exercisers.
In partnership with ParticipACTION, join the YMCA Team for a low intensity workout that benefits both mental and physical health. Completing a stretch workout first thing in the morning, following a bout of physical activity, or after being sedentary, can help increase blood flow to soft tissues, leaving you invigorated yet relaxed!
In this 15 minute mobility session, you will need a lacrosse ball or similar object. Gemma takes you through a session to improve your range of motion in your ankles and help release your calves.
Join Mabel for a quick stretching session. Mabel focuses on releasing your legs, hips, and chest. A strap and mat are recommended to get the most out of this video.
In this quick mobility session, Gemma focuses on releasing tension and improving the range of motion in areas that affect your shoulders. This is an excellent session to perform multiple times per week to improve your shoulder mobility. A yoga block and firm massage ball (or hard balls like a softball or lacrosse ball) are required to complete this session.
Mike takes you through a total body foam rolling and stretching session. This session is ideal for reducing soreness, releasing muscle tension and improving range of motion in all major joints of your body. A foam roller is required to complete the rolling section of the video.
Join us for a 25-minute gentle stretching focused yoga class which is great for those who are sitting a lot during their workday. This class will help relieve tight hips and soreness in your low back. A strap is recommended to help you get the most out of this session.
Join us for a 15 minute mobility session which will help you increase your usable range of motion in many of your major joints, while improving your postural muscles. No impact and no equipment needed. Ability to stand and do kneeling floor work is necessary to participate in this session.
Join us for a 15 minute mobility session which focuses on opening the hips to allow for more mobility. No equipment needed.