http://www.fitsugar.com en Copyright 1976-2012 Sugar Inc. All rights reserved. http://media1.onsugar.com/v831/static/imgs/feeds/logos/fitsugar.jpg http://www.fitsugar.com http://www.fitsugar.com/Foot-Triceps-Stretch-1051418 <a href="http://www.fitsugar.com/Foot-Triceps-Stretch-1051418"><img width=160 height=134 src='http://media2.onsugar.com/files/upl1/1/12981/15_2008/tricep.large.jpg' /></a><p>If you are a runner, I'm sure your feet could use a little TLC. I like to stretch my feet with this stretch intimidatingly called the <i>Toe Breaker</i> because it can feel really intense on your toes. Pain and discomfort aside, this is an awesome stretch for the muscles in the soles of your feet. I like to add the triceps stretch along with it, but feel free to just focus on your feet. Just rest your palms on your knees and focus on stretching your soles.</p> <p></p> <p>To see how to do this stretch </p> read more. <ul><li>Kneel on a mat or carpet. Tuck your toes toward your knees and then slowly lower your pelvis to your heels.</li> <li>If this is intense just stay here, but if you want to add the triceps stretch then reach your right arm overhead and your left arm behind your lower back. Bend both elbows and try to touch your fingers together. If it's easy, you can clasp your fingers together (like in <a href="http://www.fitsugar.com/477665" >Cow Face</a> pose).</li> <li>Stay like this for at least 30 seconds (or release when you've had enough), and then slowly lift your hips off your heels, point your toes away from your knees, and sit back down on you heels to stretch the tops of your feet. </li> <li>Repeat for a second time and if you did the triceps stretch on the right side, now switch and do it on the left.</li></ul> http://www.fitsugar.com/Foot-Triceps-Stretch-1051418#comment How To shoulder stretch triceps stretch Home Work toe breaker foot stretch Thu, 10 Apr 2008 09:30:00 PDT FitSugar http://www.fitsugar.com/Foot-Triceps-Stretch-1051418 http://www.fitsugar.com/Strike-Yoga-Pose-Balancing-Butterfly-5515118 <a href="http://www.fitsugar.com/Strike-Yoga-Pose-Balancing-Butterfly-5515118"><img width=160 height=136 src='http://media2.onsugar.com/files/ons1/192/1922729/41_2009/c0fc6c4d4f67c4c6_balancing-butterfly-pose-1.large.jpg' /></a><p>If you're a runner, chances are your feet could use some extra love. Here's a tranquil pose that will stretch your arches and toes like <a href="http://www.fitsugar.com/1051418" >Toe Breaker stretch</a>, but will also open your hips and challenge your sense of balance. </p> <p></p> <p>To learn how to do this pose and see another variation </p> read more. <ul><li>Begin standing on your mat with both feet together. Bend your knees and squat down, placing your hands on the floor in front of your feet. </li> <li>Turn your knees out to the sides, keeping the balls and heels of your feet together. When you're ready, bring your hands to your knees as shown below.</li> <li>You can stay here, or bring your hands together in front of your heart in prayer position. Hold here, balancing for five deep breaths. To release, bring your knees together and stand up.</li></ul> This is one of my favorite balancing poses. What's yours? Share it in FitSugar's <a href="http://yoga-stretch-and-tell-group.fitsugar.com/" onclick="trackOutboundLink('###CATEGORY###', 'yoga-stretch-and-tell-group.fitsugar.com/', '###LABEL###')" >Yoga Stretch and Tell Group</a>. http://www.fitsugar.com/Strike-Yoga-Pose-Balancing-Butterfly-5515118#comment Fitness How To Yoga Strike a Pose balancing pose Hip Stretch Balancing Butterfly butterflly Mon, 12 Oct 2009 10:00:16 PDT FitSugar http://www.fitsugar.com/Strike-Yoga-Pose-Balancing-Butterfly-5515118