We have a series of exercises we perform in the studio with the Theraband, but none can be as important as our band stretches. It’s important to stay limber, improve flexibility and simply stretch your muscles after a vigorous workout. Here are three wonderful stretches you can perform brought to you by Joyce.

Equipment Needed: yoga mat and band

Lie on your back and place the band on arch of right foot. Extend your leg to 90 degrees and just hold the stretch. Now bend your heel in toward your gluts and lengthen the leg back up to the ceiling 6X, point and flex your foot 6X – keeping your leg still – roll your ankle around and then reverse directions.

Place band into left hand and let right leg stretch over your body. Push through your heel to deepen the stretch. Now bring that leg back to center and switch bands into your other hand.

Let your leg open up to the outside direction. Deepen the stretch by gently pulling the band up toward your shoulder.

This is a great way to open your hips, stretch knees and strengthen your ankles. If you would like to challenge your core, add one Leg Circle to the exercise after the stretch.

Have you tried these? What do you think?