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Stretching 30
Time
30 min
Level
All levels
Burn
≈80–120 kcal
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You need: Mat and a wall

Led by: Kai Morgan × ECHO

Release, lengthen, breathe

Stretching 30

Thirty quiet minutes for the spine, hips, hamstrings and shoulders. Perfect after training, after work or before sleep.

  1. 3′Breath and neck

    Slow, breathe deep

    • Box breathing1 min
    • Neck and shoulder release2 min
  2. 5′Spine

    Slow, breathe deep

    • Cat–cow2 min
    • Thread the needle1 min/side
    • Child’s pose1 min
  3. 8′Hips

    Hold each side

    • Low lunge1 min/side
    • Pigeon stretch90 s/side
    • Butterfly2 min
    • Happy baby1 min
  4. 6′Hamstrings and calves

    Slow, breathe deep

    • Standing forward fold2 min
    • Seated single-leg stretch1 min/side
    • Down dog calf pedal2 min
  5. 5′Shoulders and chest

    Slow, breathe deep

    • Shoulder rolls1 min
    • Chest opener1 min
    • Cross-body shoulder stretch30 s/side
    • Triceps stretch30 s/side
    • Eagle arms1 min
  6. 3′Relax

    Slow, breathe deep

    • Supine twist1 min/side
    • Legs up the wall1 min

Fuel for this class

Before: Nothing special: a glass of water.

After: Herbal tea. In the evening, a light dinner with protein.

What it gives you

  • More range in hips and hamstrings
  • Less stiffness from sitting
  • A calmer nervous system

Choose weights that leave two reps in reserve. Pain means stop. New to training, pregnant or over 60? Check with your doctor first.

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