Day of Stretch (plus abs...)

Ok, today we are going to be kind to ourselves and stretch those muscles we have been working so hard on! BUT FIRST, let's do some abs!

Laying on your back, legs straight up in the air, cross your ankles and point your toes (think ballerina!) Now, lift your hand up toward your feet, tightening abs and lifting shoulders and head off the floor. Now, very quickly (but controlled) uncross feet and cross the other way...(right over left, then left over right) keeping toes pointed. At the same time, pulse those arms up toward your feet. Do 30-45 seconds.

Fully stretch your body out on the floor, arms and legs going in opposite directions. Then repeat ab exercise. 2-3 times.

Now, take some time to really stretch those muscles...remember to breathe deeply and give yourself a pat on the back...you've been working hard!