Yoga Workouts for Women

Yoga for Everyday Athletes

Yoga builds muscle, improves flexibility, and fends off injury. This workout will do the same for you!
By Jen Ator womenshealth

Dolphin

  1. Get onto your hands and knees and lower your forearms to the floor; from this position, straighten your legs to come into a downward-facing dog position, lifting your rib cage away from your shoulders and pressing your heels toward the floor. 
  2. Hold for five breaths, then slowly raise your right leg toward the ceiling. Hold for three to five breaths, then lower your leg and repeat with the left leg. 

Performance perk: Stretches tight shoulders and chest muscles--helpful if you're recovering from a hard swim or tough upper-body workout.

This Move Works:

Chest, Shoulders


  • Step 1

  • Step 2

Variations on this Exercise

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