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Arm Stretches: move arms up and dow, touching shoulder each time for a count of 10 Side Stretches: alternate arms side to side leaning to each side as you stretch. 10 each side Shoulder Stretches: Place arms straight out in front and alternate swings up and down. 10 each arm Twists: arms up and twist upper body only side to side for a count of 20 (Great for tummy) Jumping Jacks for a count of 20 Jump and Shout: Jump and twist your whole body side to side for a count of 10 Standing Straddle Stretch: stand in a straddle and reach your hands to the floor. hold for 10. Move your hands to each leg and hold for 10 counts
Pike Stretch: sit with your legs straight out in front of you and point and flex toes 5 times. Then reach for your toes and hold for 10 seconds Sitting Straddle Stretch: sit with legs open in a triangle, reach hands to each side and middle and hold for 10 counts each L-Stretch: One leg forward and othr leg bent back, reach for toes and hold for 10 counts. Switch legs and do it again Butterfly Stretch: sit with knees bent and toes facing each other, bounce knees 10 times, push knees down with yout hands and hold for 10. Reach your nose down to your toes and hold for 10 seconds Seal and Kitty: lay on your tummy, arch your back up and look at the ceiling and hold for 10. Then lean back and reach your hands out in front and your tush up towards the ceiling and count to 10 Table top: sit on your tush and reach your hands back, bend your knees and push your tummy to the ceiling. hold for 10 seconds try lifting each leg and holding it in the air. Bridge: lay on your back, bend your knees and flip your hands over and smush them on the floor next to your ears. Push your hands and feet as hard as you cn against the floor and arch your back up away from the floor. Hold it for 5 seconds |
As published by the Department of Nutrition, Ministry of Health in Singapore Program material entitled "Healthy Eating, the Way to Healthy Weight in Pre-Schoolers" October 30, 2000 |