Stretching and Flexibility Exercises

This stretch is great for targeting the hips, iliotibial band and the lower back. The key to this move is to bring the knee across the body, just a few inches, while keeping both hips down. You may want to avoid this stretch if you have knee problems.

1. Lie down and bring the right knee in towards the chest.
2. Keeping both hips on the floor, gently pull the right knee a few inches across the body, towards the left shoulder.
3. You should feel a stretch in the hip and down the outside of the right leg.
4. Hold for 15-30 seconds and repeat for 1-3 sets on both legs.