What a surprise! Stretching exercises for weight loss

Can stretching exercises help you lose weight? Today I’m going to demonstrate to you the “dynamic stretching - leg lift and walking” exercise, which is one of the most effective stretching exercises before running. It not only enhances cardiopulmonary function, but also provides good protection for the body’s muscles and joints! In addition to effectively warming up the muscles to prepare them, activating and activating the muscles that will be used when running, stretching exercises can also achieve the effect of body shaping.

[Dynamic stretching-leg lifting and walking] exercise steps:

Step 1: Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart.

Step 2: Straighten your upper body, stand on your calves and lift your legs up, then start running. Let the elbow of the opposite arm touch your knee, and repeat the movement alternating between your legs.

Do each exercise for 30 seconds, rest for 40 seconds, and do 3 sets in total.

【Tips for body shaping】:

[Dynamic stretching - walking with legs lifted] Every time you lift your legs and take a step, bend your knees and lift your thighs high; this movement can strengthen the muscles and ligaments of the waist, legs, abdomen, especially the muscles on both sides of the spine that are difficult for us to stretch normally. During the process, the upper body must be kept straight and the torso stable. Do not hunch or bend over. The speed does not need to be fast, just normal. If you feel uncomfortable, stop immediately and do not force it.

Thanks to body sculpting coach Li Zheyu and model Zhang Chushan for the demonstration.