Tuesday, 28 November 2023

14 exercises to strengthen your hamstrings

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Need to get your health routine back on track? You're not alone. The holidays are a tough time to stay committed to our diet and fitness goals. Personal trainer Stephanie Mansour swears by the 3-2-1 method to stay on top of your health goals and reset after a weekend of indulgence.

Plus, if you're looking for exercises that can improve your walking speed and stability, the hamstrings are a smart area to focus on. The muscles play a major role in protecting the knee and hip joint and improving athletic performance. And there are lots of great exercises you can do at home using just your bodyweight.

Walking Challenge

Today's Workout

Today's workout is a walk.

If you're looking for ways to improve your walking performance, exercises that target the hamstrings are a smart idea.

Because the hamstring muscles affect both the knee and the hip, keeping them healthy contributes to the health and stability of both of those joints. Not only that, but the hamstrings contribute greatly to how powerful you are when walking, jumping or running, so strengthening these muscles can also help both athletic performance and everyday life. And it's easy to strengthen your hamstrings at home with simple bodyweight exercises that require no equipment.

14 exercises to strengthen and tone your hamstrings.

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Your Meal Plan

Today's Plan

A rainbow of plant foods dominate the plate in these fish tacos that are topped with sautéed veggies and slaw. You can speed up prep time by buying pre-shredded coleslaw. Meanwhile, grab an extra red pepper to make a simple black bean and red pepper salad. To make, dice red pepper and red onion and toss with rinsed and drained canned black beans and freshly squeezed lime.

Breakfast: Slow Cooker Breakfast Sweet Potatoes

Lunch: Edamame Brown Rice Bowl

Dinner: Fish Tacos with Creamy Chipotle Cabbage Slaw

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Need to get your health routine back on track? Try the 3-2-1 method

The holidays can be a tough time for those trying to stick with a healthy lifestyle. Our schedules are packed, we tend to get less sleep and have more stress, and we're surrounded by tempting foods.

To help, Stephanie Mansour shares her tried-and-true way to stay on track. Whether you're coming back from vacation, re-setting after a long holiday weekend, or just looking for a way to refocus on your health goals at the start of the week, the 3-2-1 method can help.

This tactic helps you tune in to yourself and your goals, create an action plan and stay in a positive mindset even if you slip up.

How to follow the 3-2-1 method.

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