Stretch

If you are like me, you follow the Olympics with excitement and a bit of envy... Look at their fitness level! The shape and tone of their bodies and muscles! Wow! And of course, you may have also heard the story of Dara Torres, 41 years old mother of a toddler, deciding to make another Olympic go b/c she needed something to do to keep herself fit during her pregnancy! (And then taking home several Silver Medals!) What inspiration! Or what about the inspiring story of Oskana Chusovitina, (who won the silver medal in vault), a 33-year-old mother competing in her fifth Olympics. She dedicated the medal to her 9-year-old son, Alisher, who has leukemia.

So, in honor of the Olympic moms and moms everywhere, I have decided to start the 5-Minute Olympian. You can do these even with kids running about. It will be just enough to make you feel like you did a little something (perhaps give you that extra afternoon boost!), which is better than nothing right?! And who knows, it may just make you feel a little like an Olympian!

Okay, today's is easy: Spend 5 minutes stretching your legs and back. Seriously. Think: Quads, hamstrings, calves, spinal twists. Need some ideas?

Each moment can make a lasting impression on our bodies and lives! Let's make it count everyone!