Exercise of the week: swimming

Prone Swimming (This can be performed on a mat):

  • Begin laying on your stomach, on a mat

  • Engage your core by drawing your belly button to your spine

  • Keep front of hip bones on mat and pelvis aligned

  • Lift one arm and the opposite leg

  • Alternate

  • Think about reaching the limbs long

Repeat x 10 reps each side

Purpose of exercise: Core strength, alignment, back muscle strength, gluteal strength

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