Sports Beginner

The toes assist in ambulation and movement such as walking, running, jumping, etc. Toes also function to improve balance, support bodyweight and propel you forward. A great way to reduce fall-risk potential and improve mobility is to ensure the toes are agile and flexible. Hands-on mobilisation of the toes improves the overall health of your toes. 
Don’t forget to give all your toes a good inspection during this exercise. Look for any damage to the toenails and check for cuts, blisters or rough skin. Visit your local podiatrist for evaluation and self-care instructions as needed.

Muscles of the anterior compartment of the shin work primarily to lift the foot upwards towards the shin. This is a critical movement for walking and running. Inefficiency of these muscles often cause “shin splints”. Regular stretching and strengthening of the shin muscles will reduce the likelihood of injury. 
Passive stretching is a technique that aims to lengthen the musculo-tendinous tissues with the use of some sort of external assistance such as a towel, resistance band, bodyweight or even a training partner. Experts typically recommend avoiding passive stretches just before physical activities, using them instead as a cool down or recovery day tool.

The hip flexor muscles allow forward bending at the hips and let you stand tall while moving the leg forward for walking, running and jumping. Chronic hip flexor spasm is very common for anyone who sits for many hours per day. Flexible hip flexors help improve mobility of the hips and low back. 
Passive stretching is a technique that aims to lengthen the musculo-tendinous tissues with the use of some sort of external assistance such as a towel, resistance band, bodyweight or even a training partner. Experts typically recommend avoiding passive stretches just before physical activities, using them instead as a cool down or recovery day tool.

The adductor muscles of the inner hip and thigh are responsible for pulling the leg inward towards the midline of the body. In other words, if you squeeze your legs together, you are using your adductor muscles. Flexible adductors will help improve hip mobility. 
Passive stretching is a technique that aims to lengthen the musculo-tendinous tissues with the use of some sort of external assistance such as a towel, resistance band, bodyweight or even a training partner. Experts typically recommend avoiding passive stretches just before physical activities, using them instead as a cool down or recovery day tool. 
Hold-Relax technique stretching is called Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) stretching that can trigger a reflex response. This enhances communication between the muscle fibres and the brain. PNF is viewed as one of the most effective stretching methods to improve range of motion.

The quadriceps are a group of four muscles located on the front of the thighs. These are responsible for hip flexion and knee extension. All four muscles have different starting points around the pelvis, but they all join together at the knee to form the patella tendon that holds the knee cap in its place. For this reason, quadriceps muscles can be involved in hip and knee issues. 
Passive stretching is a technique that aims to lengthen the musculo-tendinous tissues with the use of some sort of external assistance such as a towel, resistance band, bodyweight or even a training partner. Experts typically recommend avoiding passive stretches just before physical activities, using them instead as a cool down or recovery day tool.

The hamstring muscles are located on the back of the thighs and are responsible for hip extension and knee flexion. Tight hamstrings are prevalent in people who sit for long hours and cause limited movement of the low back and legs. 
Passive stretching is a technique that aims to lengthen the musculo-tendinous tissues with the use of some sort of external assistance such as a towel, resistance band, bodyweight or even a training partner. Experts typically recommend avoiding passive stretches just before physical activities, using them instead as a cool down or recovery day tool. 
Hold-Relax technique stretching is called Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) stretching that can trigger a reflex response. This enhances communication between the muscle fibres and the brain. PNF is viewed as one of the most effective stretching methods to improve range of motion.

The calf is comprised of the gastrocnemius and soleus muscles. This stretch will affect the soleus primarily and gastroc secondarily. 
Passive stretching is a technique that aims to lengthen the musculo-tendinous tissues with the use of some sort of external assistance such as a towel, resistance band, bodyweight or even a training partner. 
Experts typically recommend avoiding passive stretches just before physical activities, using them instead as a cool down or recovery day tool.

The calf is comprised of the gastrocnemius and soleus muscles. This stretch will affect the gastroc primarily and soleus secondarily. Passive stretching is a technique that aims to lengthen the musculo-tendinous tissues with the use of some sort of external assistance such as a towel, resistance band, bodyweight or even a training partner. 
Experts typically recommend avoiding passive stretches just before physical activities, using them instead as a cool down or recovery day tool.

The calf is comprised of the gastrocnemius and soleus muscles. This stretch will affect the gastroc primarily and soleus secondarily. 
Passive stretching is a technique that aims to lengthen the musculo-tendinous tissues with the use of some sort of external assistance such as a towel, resistance band, bodyweight or even a training partner. Experts typically recommend avoiding passive stretches just before physical activities, using them instead as a cool down or recovery day tool. 
Hold-Relax technique stretching is called Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) stretching that can trigger a reflex response. This enhances communication between the muscle fibres and the brain. PNF is viewed as one of the most effective stretching methods to improve range of motion.

This all-in-one bodyweight exercise will strengthen muscles of the hips, buttocks, front and rear thigh. This is beneficial for the muscles of the calf and shin along with core muscles of the trunk. This is a functional and effective exercise for the whole body that requires no equipment.

This resistance band exercise specifically targets the hamstring muscle group which is responsible for hip extension and knee flexion or bending. Strengthening of the hamstring group improves function of the low back, hips and legs.

This beginner level strengthening exercise is known as Bridge Exercise due to the position held in isometric contraction. Bridge Exercise engages the abdominal, hamstring, gluteus and erector spinae muscles, making this a great beginner exercise for the core and posterior chain muscles.

Improved balance benefits people of all ages and health conditions. Balance training teaches the two separate sides of the brain to communicate better. This leads to greater stability and agility during upright movement, reducing the risk of fall and injury. Improved core strength and body posture are secondary benefits of mastering the balance board.

This standing strengthening exercise works the anterior compartment of the lower leg, including the tibialis anterior, peroneus longus, brevis and extensor digitorum longus. Commonly referred to as the shin muscles, these function to lift the foot and toes upward towards your head.

This is a standing strengthening exercise which targets the gastrocnemius muscle of the calf with assistance from the soleus calf muscle. The gastrocnemius muscle is responsible for pointing the foot downward or plantar flexion of the ankle joint as well as flexing the leg at the knee joint.

This is a seated resistance band strengthening exercise which targets muscles of the front ankle, primarily the tibialis anterior and extensor digitorum longus, in an upward or dorsal direction.

This is a seated resistance band strengthening exercise which targets muscles of the inner ankle, primarily the tibialis anterior and posterior, in an inner or medial direction.

This is a seated resistance band strengthening exercise which targets muscles of the outer ankle, primarily the peroneus longus, brevis and tertius, in an outer or lateral direction.