Day 7: Stretch It Out

Stretch out all those muscles you worked this week with these yoga poses, and get ready to repeat the 7-Day Challenge. Why not do it every week for a month?

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Day 7: Stretch It Out Congratulations on making it to day 7 of the Verywell 7-Day No Equipment Fitness Challenge! Today is another recovery day—an opportunity to try some relaxing yoga poses, stretch out all those muscles you worked this week, and get ready to repeat the 7-Day Challenge.   Why not bookmark this workout series and do it every week for a month?   Tara's Tip  “Recovery is just as important as the work itself. Stretching, mobility, and yoga is great for your body when you are in between workouts.” — Tara Laferrara, CPT, of the Verywell Fit Review Board     Sun Salutations     Sun salutations are a beautiful, feel-good way of warming up, loosening up your joints, and stretching your whole body.   Do 5–10 reps of the sun salutation sequence. LEARN MORE     Extended Side Angle     Extended side angle strengthens and stretches the legs, hips, and hamstrings. It also opens the chest and shoulders, which can be beneficial if you have any stiffness in your shoulders or back.   Hold this pose for 30 seconds on each side. Listen to your body, and repeat the stretch on each side if desired. LEARN MORE     Triangle Pose     Triangle pose strengthens the legs and stretches the groin, hamstrings, and hips, and opens the chest and shoulders. It also challenges and improves balance and stability.   Hold this pose for 30 seconds on each side. Listen to your body, and repeat the stretch on each side if desired. LEARN MORE     One-Legged Chair Pose     One-legged chair pose stretches your outer hips and gluteal muscles while using the hamstrings, quadriceps, and gluteus maximus for support. Opening your hips with this move can relieve the tightness that develops from sitting too much.   Hold this pose for 30 seconds on each side. Listen to your body, and repeat the stretch on each side if desired. LEARN MORE     Upward Dog     Upward facing dog helps to stretch the chest and abdominal muscles while strengthening the shoulders, triceps, forearms, and low back.   Hold this pose for 30–60 seconds, and repeat if desired. LEARN MORE     Pigeon Pose     Pigeon pose works as a hip opener and forward bend, stretching your thighs, groin, back, piriformis, and psoas. The leg extended to the rear gets a stretch of the psoas and other hip flexors. On the other side, the rotators and outer hip are stretched. It is a good antidote to sitting for long periods.   Hold this stretch for 30 seconds on each side. LEARN MORE     Supine Spinal Twist     This spinal twist stretches the glutes, chest, and obliques. It improves spinal mobility and can aid digestion. It is a relaxing pose to do at the end of a workout session. In everyday life, your posture will benefit as well.   Rotate your knees back and forth 10 times, then hold the pose on each side for 30 seconds. LEARN MORE     CONGRATULATIONS! You've completed the Verywell 7-day Challenge! You have worked all your major muscle groups in one week and given your body a chance to recover. Give yourself a pat on the back, brag to all your friends, and try to repeat the series again. This workout is perfect for building strength at a gentle pace, and can be adjusted with more reps or resistance to keep it challenging as you increase your fitness level. Thank you for joining us!   READ THESE NEXT The Best Yoga Mats for Every Practice READ NOW  › Health and Fitness Benefits of Flexibility Training READ NOW  › How to Find the Best Stretching Apps for Your Lifestyle READ NOW  › The Pros and Cons of Static vs. Ballistic Stretching READ NOW  › You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Verywell Health newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here. A DOTDASH MEREDITH BRAND 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2022 Verywellhealth.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy

I’m Going to an All-Inclusive Resort This Week—Here’s What I’m Packing

Have an all-inclusive resort stay on the horizon? We've got you covered.

TRAVEL TODAY All-Inclusive Resort I'm Going to an All-Inclusive Resort This Week—Here's What I'm Packing In just two days, I'm going to escape the Chicago winter and head to the Beach Palace, an all-inclusive resort in Cancún for my spring break. And with the city experiencing highs in the 80s next week, I can't wait to shed my winter coat and embrace the sun for the first time in months. Here's what I'll be bringing for my four-day trip: When packing for a visit to an all-inclusive resort, I want a swimsuit cover-up that I can wear from the beach to dinner. Madewell's Nativa Sleeveless Puebla Mini Dress is a great option. It's hand-embroidered, lightweight, and can easily be tucked inside my carry-on. To enjoy a dip in the resort's pool without worrying about my belongings, I've got my eyes on the Stash-It Diversion Water Bottle Can Safe. It functions both as a water bottle and hidden safe, so it won't take up a lot of space in my bag or be a pain to tote through the airport. In order to protect my skin at the resort's beach while also protecting the ocean, I'm bringing reef-safe sunscreen. This environmentally friendly SPF is made of minerals as opposed to chemicals, which can bleach and damage coral. ThinkSport's Mineral SPF 50+ Sunscreen is both water- and sweat-resistant, making it perfect for swimming and beach volleyball. It comes in three- and six-ounce bottles, so I can take it in a carry-on or checked bag. If you've got an all-inclusive resort stay on the horizon, or you're considering one, what you end up packing may depend on the type of entertainment your resort offers. But for those traveling to a beachy destination, the round-ups below will help round out your packing list. READ NOW Kathryn Augustine Intern Our editors independently research, test, and recommend the best products and services; you can learn more about our review process here. We may receive commissions on purchases made from our chosen links. Trip Planning 10 Products Our Editors Will Be Packing in Their Beach Bags This Summer read more Accessories These Optometrist-Recommended Sunglasses Will Help Reduce Glare and Eye Strain read more Security & Insurance 7 Lockboxes for Keeping Your Phone, Keys, and Jewelry Safe During Your Beach Day read more Accessories Insulated, Waterproof, and Sand-Proof: 13 Beach Bags for Toting Your Essentials in Style read more Style We Researched the Best Plus-Size Swimsuits—Here Are Our Favorites read more Style 11 Swimsuit Cover-Ups to Take You From the Beach to a Night on the Town read more Beauty The Top Reef-Safe Sunscreens, According to Dermatologists read more Accessories 9 Beach Hats We Absolutely Love read more VACATION LIKE A PRO You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Travel Today newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here A DOTDASH BRAND 28 Liberty Street, 7th Floor, New York, NY, 10005 © 2021 Dotdash.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.

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