Work Out of the Week (WOW)
Welcome to your WOW! A WOW is a short workout such as a tabata, strength training, stretching or stress management exercises that you can do in just a few minutes in your office or over your lunch hour. WOWs are a great way for you to stay on top of your exercise or emotional wellness program. Every week a new WOW will be added to keep you on your toes and excited!! So check back often to maximize your wellness program.
5/26/21-Walking Lunge
![walking lunge1 walking lunge1](https://wordpress.livewellbewellnvly.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/walking-lunge1-768x1024.jpg)
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5/12/21-Side Lunge
This month’s WOW’s will focus on performing variations of lunges. Lunges can improve your lower body strength increase your balance. No equipment is needed for these exercises and they can be performed anywhere and anytime!
Side Lunge
Stand up tall and place your hands on your hips. Take a wide step with your left foot and bend your left knee. Keep your right knee straight and push your hips back. Step your left foot back to center and switch to the other side. Perform 10 repetitions total on the right and left foot.
![side lunge 1 side lunge 1](https://wordpress.livewellbewellnvly.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/side-lunge-1-768x1024.jpg)
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5/5/21-Forward Lunge
This month’s WOW’s will focus on performing variations of lunges. Lunges can improve your lower body strength increase your balance. No equipment is needed for these exercises and they can be performed anywhere and anytime!
Forward Lunge
Take a step forward with your right foot and bend both knees to 90 degrees. The front knee should not go past your front toe. Then step back and switch to the other side. Perform a total of 10 repetitions with the right and left leg.
![Lunge 1 Lunge 1](https://wordpress.livewellbewellnvly.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Lunge-1-768x1024.jpg)
![Lunge 2 Lunge 2](https://wordpress.livewellbewellnvly.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Lunge-2-768x1024.jpg)