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Le Mars YMCA Fitness Videos
Doorway chest stretch to improve posture
All you need is a single door doorway and a couple minutes. Start off slow and hold each stretch for 20-30 seconds
Balancing training activity adding small movements

Adding small movements and following this movements with your eyes can add challenge to any balance activity.
Tree pose for challenging balance and increasing our calm

Go big or small and challenge your balance with the tree pose. This pose can be adapted for beginners to advanced.
Kneeling hip flexor stretch

This is a MUST for anyone that sits for long periods.
5 lower body exercises using a towel or paper plates from Angela with the Le Mars YMCA

Grab a hand towel or paper plates and get ready to work your legs. Add hand weights to increase difficulty. 10 reps each side. Complete 2-5 sets. Make sure to add in a 5-10 minute warm up and a 5-10 minute cool down.
Five exercises to strengthen and tone arms with Angela from the Le Mars YMCA

Grab a set of weights and get a quick arm workout in.
Boost your immune system with these easy tips
Ideas to boost immune system and make healthy choices.
Senior or beginner workout with Angela from the Le Mars YMCA
Great for seniors or beginners. Can be done seated or modified as needed. Listen to your body and do what you can do.
Backpack workout #2 with Angela from the Le Mars YMCA
Load your backpack up and get ready for a total body workout. This workout does not include a warm-up or cool down (see backpack workout number one for ideas).
Playing card workout with Angela from the Le Mars YMCA
You need a deck of cards and either a slightly elevated surface or the floor. Get ready for a workout that is all about the luck of the draw.
At home stairs + strength workout
This at home stair + strength workout is sure to get your heart pumping. Walk it or run it, add weights if desired. Repeat as many times as you’d like or grab some dice and roll to see how many times to repeat each set. You can definitely make this as hard or easy as you need to.
Tips to avoid constantly snacking while at home.
Constantly snacking while social distancing? Here are a few helpful tips to avoid turning to snacks when you’re bored.
Combo weights workout
Grab a set of hand weights and let’s get going! Repeat main set 2-3 times as desired. Includes warm-up and cool down.
Small ball workout
Grab a playground ball or medium size rubber ball. Repeat this workout 2-4 times.