Wow! That’s my first reaction for the first ever 5K Run the Grove event! To Fit You was a sponsor of the event, and I am so grateful we did. It was great meeting so many people who wanted to keep the park intact. I got there at 6:45 a.m., and volunteers were ready to help with whatever I needed. Thanks goodness. it’s been awhile since I put up a tent. So thank you to all who made this run so smooth from the music all the way to the last booth standing. I will also post the winner of the auction and the winner for the sign up from the goody bag post cards in next months newsletter.
I love 5ks because they fit all fitness levels and that’s what To Fit You is all about. Meeting people at their fitness level not mine.
All fitness level have some common denominators. One is sore muscles. You may be sore or not sure how to stretch those stiff muscle after the days to come. I always tell my client’s to be well hydrated 2-3 days before the event. Ice sore muscles afterwards if needed and most of all do some stretches which really means relaxing tight muscles that were over stressed. So here are some guidelines and four stretches you can do, not just after your event but on going to keep you limber for your next endeavor whether it’s a run/walk or going out to do yard work! If you have any questions you can email me or come by the studio to make an appointment to help with your flexibility.
Click here to download these stretching exercises for your next run.
Stretching Guidelines
- Warm up the body before starting (walk around, etc)
- Stretch after each exercise session
- Correct breathing is important. Use deep slow breaths concentrating on exhaling and relaxing the muscles
- Perform the stretch slowly and sustain it to the point of minimal discomfort for a minimum of 15 seconds. Stretches held for longer durations (30-60) seconds may further increase range of motion
- Avoid Bouncing action when doing these stretches
- Remember to stretch both limbs. Many of the positions shown have the added benefit of stretching other muscle groups.
- To achieve good posture it is vital to tighten the abdominals, maintain correct back position and relax the shoulders.
Lastly I am looking forward to helping your community stay fit and active. I live in lazybrook and my studio is on Seamist so like they say at Kojaks it’s Timber Brook . So I have an eye on both neighborhoods. Please let me know if there are some specific things you would like to know and your questions may be my next article or I will do my best to get the answer for you. Together we can build a healthier and happier community. So I want to challenge all of you to be the change you want to see in others! Check out tofityou.com for more information about services to fit you!
Are you ready to get the gift of happiness and health? If you are stuck and need some accountability, call or email me today to book your COMPLIMENTARY consultation to coach you in the direction you want to go.
Gift certificates available! YOGA class times are Tuesday at 6:30 pm and Wednesdays at 12:00 pm.
In Good health,
Birgitt Haderlein
President and CEO
1750 Seamist Dr. Suite 170
Houston, TX 77008
713-410-3908
www.tofityou.com
