Wheel definitely
increases flexibility in your spine and shoulders, but it also
strengthens your upper body, and stretches your abs and quads, which all
runners need.
- Lie on your back, bend your knees, and place your feet flat on the
ground (heels as close as possible to your butt). Bend your elbows and
place your palms flat on the ground above your shoulders, fingertips
facing your feet.
- As you inhale, press into your palms and lift your head and
shoulders off the ground, placing the crown (top) of your head on the
mat. Check to make sure your hands and feet are parallel. Take a deep
inhale as you straighten your arms and lift your head off the ground.
Once you're fully in the pose, try to walk your hands and feet a little
closer together.
- Stay here for five deep breaths and then slowly lower your body
down. Eventually you want to do this pose a total of three times.
- Hug your knees into your chest to release your lower back.
