Stretching

Mobility + Core (26 Min Class)

September 28, 2020 by Nicole 1 Comment

I have a 26-minute mobility flow for you today that feels oh-so-good. Featuring lots of spinal rotation (selfishly, that’s what my body was asking for when I filmed this 😉), we’ll mobilize the joints and weave in some core work throughout the class.

If you enjoy this video, I have another Mobility + Core flow available on Patreon. For $9.99/month, you get access to additional classes and a monthly workout calendar. It’s 7-9 *new* classes per month, with unlimited access to the library of past months’ workouts. I appreciate your support!

Mobility + Core Flow

This 26-minute mobility routine is focused on mobilizing the joints and activating the abdominals. The core work is woven in throughout and it isn’t too intense—just as you feel that heat building, we’ll go back to the feel-good mobility work.

Lots of spinal rotation in this one! For the most part, we continuously move through the flow, but we will hold some static stretches toward the end.

I love this type of movement always, but especially on days when I want to take it easy. Maybe I’m a little sore from the previous day’s workout and am just looking for a little feel-good movement. Or maybe I’ve been sitting too long at my computer and need a gentle way to break up the work day.

Hope you enjoy this class as much as I did!

xo Nicole

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Feel-Good Guided Mobility & Stretch (22 Mins)

April 15, 2020 by Nicole Leave a Comment

Feel-Good Guided Mobility & Stretch - This 22-minute guided mobility and stretching flow is great for injury prevention and feeling your best. #mobility #stretching #fitness #workoutvideo

Mobility training is so important for injury prevention and feeling your best—not just during workouts, but everyday life. My body feels SO MUCH BETTER when I consistently spend time on it. This 22-minute guided mobility and stretching video is part of the week of home workouts schedule I’m sharing this week. Enjoy!

Guided Mobility & Stretch Routine

In this guided mobility and stretching routine, there will be instances where we hold a position, but the focus is more on movement than static stretches. We’ll slowly flow through the movements, mobilizing the spine, shoulders and hips.

This video can be done on easy or recovery days if you just want to move your body a bit. It also makes for a great break in the work day if you’ve been sitting at a desk for hours and need a little movement. Parts of it can also be used as a warm up or cool down before/after a workout.

If you’re using it as a warm up, just keep in mind that I generally don’t recommend static stretching before a workout. (Videos specifically designed with warming up in mind can be found here and here.)

Keep in mind that I am not a yoga instructor and not trying to teach a yoga class in this video. Yes, some of the movements will be those you’d recognize in a yoga class, but I’m cueing from a Personal Training and Pilates background, not a yoga background. 🙂

If you enjoyed this guided mobility video, I’ve got a couple other stretching routines to check out:

I can make more, too, if you love them!

xo Nicole

Filed Under: Bodyweight, Stretching, Video, Workouts Tagged With: mobility

Guided Cool Down — Post-Workout Stretches

March 28, 2019 by Nicole Leave a Comment

This guided cool down will take you just under 20 minutes. It’s perfect to do after a workout! There is some dynamic stretching, but the real focus is on static stretches held for 30 seconds each. We’ll hit the major muscle groups, showing some extra love to hips and shoulders.

Every body is different. You may have muscle imbalances or nagging injuries that require additional attention before and after a workout. This is a general guided cool down—I encourage you to add stretches and foam rolling as needed.

Guided Cool Down

I get it. If you’re strapped on time and squeezing in a quick workout, the cool down/stretching is the first thing to get scrapped. I’m guilty of doing it sometimes, too! But it’s SO IMPORTANT. Taking the time to stretch and recover after a workout is vital for staying injury-free.

Start your workout with one of my warm up videos (5-Minute Warm Up or Gentle 7-Minute Warm Up) and finish it off with this guided cool down. Yes, it will take a little more time, but your body will thank you and you’ll be all the more ready to take on your next workout. 🙂

If you’re looking for a guided cool down that’s a little shorter, I do have a 10-minute stretching video for runners. It’s great for non-runners, too, but focuses mostly on lower body.

I’ll have a new workout for you guys on Tuesday. I’m on a plane to Vegas for a friend’s bachelorette party right now, so I’m trying to be realistic here. A Monday morning post after a redeye home Sunday night just isn’t going to happen lol.

Before I sign off, I want to thank everyone who has subscribed to my YouTube channel! I’m nearing 25K subscribers and plan to do a giveaway to celebrate when I get there.

xo Nicole

Filed Under: Stretching, Video, Workouts Tagged With: cool down, stretching