< PreviousLunges. Lunges can be done stationary, or you can do walking lunges anywhere. Starting with your feet together, take a step forward, place your hands on your hips, and drop your body down towards the floor by trying to get your back extended knee close to touching the floor. Continue to stand up tall and keep your core tight. Chest Opener. To perform this stretch, interlock your fingers behind your back, push your chest out and raise your arms slightly away from your back. You will feel the amazing wonders of this stretch through your chest and shoulders. Sit up tall and slightly gaze up. Push up. This is a challenging movement for many people so take a peek at this, modified version. Place your knees on the ground, tuck your elbows tight to your sides. Drop your body including your hips and glutes down to the ground, close enough to the ground so your chest almost touches. Then slowly press yourself back up to extended arms staying on your knees to complete a few repetitions. Butterfly Stretch. A great stretch to open up the hips, stretch the inner thighs and groin. Simply place the bottoms of your feet together, sit up tall, and drop your knees towards the ground. Single Leg Stretch. Take a seat on the ground and bring on foot in to meet your inner thigh. Extend your opposite leg long. Take your hands and place one on to your foot or modify by placing it on your shin, while your opposite arm reaches over your body to come in towards your extended leg. This is a great stretch for the back and hamstrings. FAITH’S FAVE FIVE BODY WEIGHT EXERCISES 1011 Squat. Spread your feet shoulder width apart and slightly turn your toes outward. Standing up tall, you will slowly drop your body towards the ground by bending your knees. Imagine you are about to sit down in a chair behind you. Get as low as you can in the squat and slowly press yourself back up to a standing position. This lower body movement targets your glutes and thighs. Runners Pose. On a soft base (carpet or yoga mat), get down to your knees and take a step forward. Make sure that your knee does not go over your toes on the front leg. Lean forward into the elevated knee. You should feel this stretch all along your back extend leg that is rested on the ground. For a modification you can place an elbow on your knee. Plank. To get yourself into a plank, you can begin on your knees, on a comfortable base. Extend your arms in front of you, press your palms into the ground. Once you feel secure, press your legs back and stay on your toes. Keep your hands stacked under your shoulders and hold your body still. Cross Body Stretch. Sit up tall by crossings your legs (you can also do this standing), and gently pull your arm across your body and hold for up to 30 seconds. You should feel a nice stretch all along your shoulder blades in your back. Get back to making your health your priority - rain, shine, hot or cold! Glute Bridge. Another great lower body specific exercise that also targets the core. Start by laying on the ground, place your feet flat to the ground with your knees up. Rest your arms to your sides. Make sure the low back is flat to the floor before beginning. Once the low back is flat to the floor, one vertebra at a time, you will slowly lift your hips off the floor and extend the hips towards the ceiling. Slowly return the hips back to the floor. FAITH’S FAVE FIVE STRETCHES FAITH'S FAVE FIVENEW! 12 ™GOES WELL WITH Herbs, Spices and Flavors: Dill | balsamic reduction | mint Foods: Prosciutto | garlic | corn tortillas SUGGESTED RECIPE: Tortilla Breakfast Quiche Named for its tropical sweetness, Tiki Tomatoes™ deliver on this promise. 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SEE RECIPE SEE RECIPE 70 mineasy8 65 mineasy1218 THE POWER OF COLOR: CELEBRATE FALL AT HOME RUSTIC CHARM There is something so special about the Fall season when the air begins to feel a little crisp, the leaves start falling and it’s time to go apple picking and decorating for the festivities. It’s a distinct season where the hues ranging from fiery reds to yellow ochres take over landscapes. It’s nature taking the final stage, showing off its last burst of beauty before it retreats into hibernation during winter. We are fans of the rich warm colors this season brings, so we have put together some inspiration for your dinner table that will mix in the multitude of autumn colors, fall foliage, plaids, and seasonal elements. Evoke a rustic flair to your fall tablescape with the addition of live edge wood charcuterie boards, burlap and woven elements. Keep the tones warm with accents of green to symbolize the turning of colours as we transition from summer to fall. We added a white pumpkin to add an extra touch of the new season! You can also play around with layers and different materials to make the space feel more eclectic and cozier. What a beautiful look for getting together with friends and family! 19 MAD FOR PLAID! COZY & CASUAL Another great way to bring autumn to your tablescape is by incorporating patterns, especially plaids! With flannels and sweater weather on the horizon, it couldn’t be a more fitting element for your dinner table. By adding a simple or neutral-colored tablecloth, your red and orange décor will pop! Make your food the centerpiece by wrapping a leaf garland around your display. Beautiful and tasty, there’s no better combo! Keep things simple with warm tones and add a pop of color with autumn leaves or foliage. Tie in harvest items like acorns and apples to give an earthy touch. Try adding candles to bring a warm cozy glow to your gathering. For larger gatherings, add personalized place cards to handwritten menus to add a thoughtful touch. Showcase the enchanting essence of nature’s colorful transition from summer to fall.Next >