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Stagger Your Legs For Flexibility Exercise

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The Tampa Tribune

Published: December 14, 2007

Certified personal trainer Erin Connor has five years of experience as a national physique fitness competitor. She's also a wellness consultant and develops exercise programs and motivating techniques to helps clients achieve their personal wellness goals. She focuses on nutrition and consulting on fitness competitions.

Always remember that it's important to work hard, Connor says, but it's more important to listen to your body. If the exercise hurts, don't do it. She advocates small-portioned meals, lots of water and a balance of nutrients. Yo-yo dieting is a no-no.

When she's not working with her clients, Connor, 38, enjoys yoga, riding her bike and going to the beach.

Here's a move that helps with balance, leg strength and flexibility.

EXERCISE: STAGGER LEGS TOUCHDOWN

1. Stagger your legs, placing one foot on your toes or up in the air. Draw your naval in toward your spine.

2. With a slight bend at the ankle, knee and hip, use the hand on the same side of the body to reach down and touch the top of your shoe.

To make this move more challenging, grab a pair of dumbbells or lift your back foot in the air. Connor recommends 2 to 3 sets of 12 to 15 reps.

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