Workout of the Week: Forward Lunges

Each Friday, we’ll have a new Workout of the Week (WOW) for you.  We hope you’ll try it out over the weekend and then build it into your daily routine Monday through Friday of the coming week.  These workout ideas will be simple, appropriate for people of various ages and abilities, and allow you to fit a little more physical activity into your week!

Forward Lunges

·         Starting position: Stand with your feet together, and push your chest out. Make sure your arms are resting at your sides.

·         Next, tighten your abdominal muscles. Then, with one foot, take a long step forward, maintaining your balance as best you can.

·         After that, holding your balance and keeping your back straight and eyes looking straight ahead, slowly lower your body down toward the ground until your front thigh is parallel with the floor. Hold this position for 1 to 2 seconds. Make sure your knee does not extend further than your toes; avoid leaning over your foot.

·         Finally, firmly push off your front leg, activating your thighs and glute muscles to return to the starting position.

·         For your next set, use your other leg.

Try doing 20-30 lunges a day this week. You can do lunge walks around your living room or kitchen to make them go faster.  Just remember to keep proper form: back straight, chest up, eyes forward.

Want more fitness ideas?  If you’re a Health Advocate member with access to the Wellness Coaching program, reach out to your Wellness Coach for more healthy ideas to get—and stay—fit. And remember, talk to your doctor before beginning any new fitness regimen.