I had a great day at the gym today. I started with 10 minutes on the elliptical, making it to 0.6 miles. I do it on the lowest incline, in hopes that I really am working all of my leg muscles like it says. Then I followed up with some calf and hamstring stretches. Since I worked arms on Tuesday I focused on legs today. I did the leg press, leg curl, and leg extension machines. I also threw in three sets of rows, because my poor weak back could always use the work!
Calf Stretch (at wall): Stand a few feet from the wall, whatever is comfortable for you where you can still lean forward and touch the wall with your hands. Put one leg forward and one leg back, almost like a lunge. You know your back leg is far enough out when you can feel a stretch in your calf. Press into the wall with your hands and through your back heel for 5 to 10 seconds. Repeat on each leg 3 times.
This website lists: 10 ways to stretch tight calf muscles. Number 10 is ideal for those who are not mobile enough to stand. Number 9 is the one I usually do.
