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Cool Down with Coach Shaunya

Stretch and Relax with Coach Shaunya

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Introduction

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Coach Shaunya from the Center for Movement Challenges guides you through a calming cool-down routine designed to lower your heart rate, relax your muscles, and prepare you for the rest of your day.

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Cool Down Routine

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  1. Neutral Stance
    • Stand with feet slightly wider than hip-width apart, arms in a neutral position.
    • Maintain this stance as your starting and returning point throughout the routine.
  2. Squat and Chest Opener
    • Bend at the waist, keeping your chest and head up, and move into a squat with arms extended forward.
    • Stand back up, bringing arms back to open the chest.
    • Reps: 4 (exhale on the squat, inhale on the rise).
  3. Squat with Arm Stretch
    • Perform a squat and, as you rise, stretch your arms out to the sides for a wide reach.
    • Reps: 4.
  4. Squat with Arm Stretch and Twist
    • Squat, stretch arms out, and twist your upper body to one side while rotating the back foot to protect your joints.
    • Return to center and repeat on the other side.
    • Reps: 4 (two twists per rep).
  5. Side-to-Side Stretch
    • Squat, then rise and stretch one arm overhead while following it with your eyes.
    • Alternate sides to stretch the hips, back, and shoulders.
    • Reps: 4 (two stretches per rep).
  6. Calf and Hamstring Stretch
    • Extend one leg forward with the toe up, bend slightly at the waist, and hold.
    • Alternate legs.
    • Reps: 4 (5 seconds per side).
  7. Neck Stretch
    • Lower your chin to your chest and rotate your head to the right, hold, then to the left, and hold.
    • Repeat for relaxation and neck mobility.
  8. Deep Breathing
    • Raise arms overhead while inhaling deeply and lower them while exhaling.
    • Reps: 4.

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Tips for Success

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  • Focus on your breathing: exhale during exertion and inhale during recovery.
  • Move slowly and mindfully, ensuring proper form for each stretch.
  • Adjust stretches for comfort to avoid strain.

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Conclusion

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Coach Shaunya reminds you to finish strong with controlled breathing and encourages you to carry this relaxed energy into your day. Visit Center for Movement Challenges.org for more workouts and resources.

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Key takeaways

  • This cool-down routine promotes recovery by lowering your heart rate and relaxing muscles.
  • Focus on proper form and breathing for maximum benefit.
  • Repeating this routine after each workout helps improve flexibility and reduce soreness.
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