18-Step Warm-Up Routine

1. Shake out

Begin with a gentle full-body shake to loosen up.

2. Twist at waist

Twist at waist with arms following momentum.

3. Arm circles

Raise arms in circle motion, back of hands face up, line up hands in front of chest, push down (3 times).

4. Shoulder rolls

Perform shoulder rolls 3 times in both directions.

5. Extended shoulder rolls

Shoulder rolls with arms extended, 3 times both ways.

6. Twist and look

Raise arms, twist at waist, look round with head, look round with eyes (arms extended).

7. Back rolls

Perform back rolls with hands on kidneys.

8. Round circles

Round circles with arms and knee bends.

9. Capital S bends

Perform S-type bends from waist 3 times in each direction, extend arms.

10. Full body stretch

Raise arms, bend back, sit up, stand up.

11. Knee rolls

Gentle knee rotation exercises.

12. Ankle press

Feet shoulder width, press down, raise on ankles.

13. Ankle jumps

Perform gentle ankle jumps.

14. Rocking ankle jumps

Ankle jumps with rocking motion.

15. Leg circles

Leg raise with round circles from knee.

16. Knee stretches

Stretch legs open; sit on to each knee (3 times on both knees).

17. Full stretch

Stretch up (arms raised, touch wrist) then squat down.

18. Final preparation

Rub and pat thighs, followed by a final shake out.

SHOULDERS DOWN,

TONGUE TO ROOF OF MOUTH,

RELAX AT ALL TIMES.

Important Note

This warm-up routine should be performed gently and mindfully. If you experience any discomfort, please modify or skip the movement as needed. Video demonstrations of these exercises will be available soon.

Address

Holy Trinity Parish Centre, 61 Dobcroft Road, Sheffield S7 2LQ

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