New Balance 5K owner manual Calf and Achilles Stretch, Overhead/Triceps Stretch

Stretches can help Improve flexibilih/and relieve the tightness in muscles that results from repetitive spod movements that require a limited range

of motion. 10 to 12 minutes of daily stretching is recommended.This can

be done when warming up or cooling down,When performing these stretches, your movements should be slew and smooth, with no bouncing or jerking. Move into the stretch until you feel a slight tension, not pain, In the muscle and hold the stretch for 20 to 30 seconds. Breathe slowly and rhythmically. Be sure not to hold your breath. Remember that all stretches must be done tar both sides of your body.

1. Quadriceps Stretch

Stand close to a wall, chair or other solid object, Use one hand to assist your balance, Bend the opposite knee and lift your heel towards your buttocks, Reach back and grasp the top of your foot with the same side hand. Keeping your inner thighs close together, slowly pull your foot towards your buttocks until you feel a gentle stretch in the front of your thigh.You do not have to touch your buttocks with your heel. Stop pulling when you feel the stretch. Keep your kneecap pointing straight down and

keep your knees close together. (Do not let the lifted knee swing oulward.)

Hold the stretch for 20 to 30 seconds. Repeat for the other leg,

2. Calf and Achilles Stretch

Stand approximately one arms length away from a wall or chair with your feet hip-width apart. Keeping your toes pointed

forward,move one leg In close to the chair while extending the other leg behind you. Bending the leg closest to the chair and keeping the other leg straight, place your hands on the chair. Keep the heel of the back leg on the ground and move your hips forward. Slowly lean forward from the ankle, keeping your back leg straight until you feel a stretch in your calf muscles.

Hold for 20 to 30 seconds. Repeat for the opposite leg.

I 3. Overhead/Triceps Stretch

Stand with your feet shoulder width apart and your knees slightly bent. Lift one arm overhead and bend your elbow, reaching down behind your head with your hand toward the opposite shoulder blade, Walk your fingertips down your back as far as you can. Hold this postl_on, Reach up with your opposite hand

and grasp your flexed elbow, Gently assist the stretch by pulling on the elbow.

Hold for 20 to 30 seconds. Repeat for the opposite arm.

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