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

Legs up the Wall

  1. Lie on your back and place your legs up a wall, scooting your butt as close to the wall as possible so that your body forms an L reach your arms out to the side or overhead. Breathe deeply and slowly. With each exhale, let your body sink lower into the floor. Hold for five to 10 minutes. 

Performance perk: Relieves back pain and tired or cramped legs and feet--the ideal pose for any type of athlete or any exhausted woman!

This Move Works:

Calves, Hamstrings, Inner Thighs, Lower Back


  • Step 1

Variations on this Exercise

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