Day 5 – lower body strength

Theme – strengthening the legs and glutes

Sitting for long periods can lead to weakening of the large leg and gluteal muscles, which are important for walking. If these muscles are weak the risk of injury from falls is increased, as is the risk of muscle strain when exercising.

Day 5 practices include some strengthening movement options and a short video sequence

Strengthening poses and movements for the lower body

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Yoga flow

This short sequence is based around Horse pose. It should be accessible to people with no yoga experience and gently works the feet and ankles and opens the hips and chest as well as strengthening the legs.

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Making a habit of it

Try to build one or more movements or poses to help strengthen the lower body into your routine, when you can, for example:

A few knee lifts to lunge or squats to tiptoe as part of your morning routine
A quick yoga flow at lunchtime
Take a quick break from work to hold chair pose or horse pose for a minute

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Day 5 – lower body strength

Strengthening poses and movements for the lower body

Yoga flow

Making a habit of it

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