Work pectorals by firmly grasping the steering wheel at 9 and 3 and squeezing your hands inwards on it as shown in the picture to the right. Clenching the gluteal muscles independently or together. Tightening the core by pulling the belly button upwards using only the abdominal muscles. Flexibility If you are less interested in getting sweaty working cardio or muscle, there are also many yoga poses that you can do in the comfort of your car! Use the images below to stretch within your seat. Remember to focus on breathing and posture, maintain a straight back and exhaling to increase the range of motion through the stretch. Eagle Pose Prayer Twist Pigeon Pose Seated Sun Salutation Get the kids involved! If this is a family road trip it is a good idea to get the kids involved, there are some activities that the kids will find entertaining. The water bottle game Fill a bottle with water, sand, anything. Work the core by passing it between passengers, doing this as fast as possible adds for an entertaining twist. Water Bottle Competition See which member of the car can hold the bottle out in front of them for the longest. Or if there’s enough space and two bottles hold one in each hand and hold both arms out to each side like the image to the right suggests. This may sound simple but if space allows, your arms to be outstretched it will be tricky within minutes! References
Work pectorals by firmly grasping the steering wheel at 9 and 3 and squeezing your hands inwards on it as shown in the picture to the right. Clenching the gluteal muscles independently or together. Tightening the core by pulling the belly button upwards using only the abdominal muscles. Flexibility If you are less interested in getting sweaty working cardio or muscle, there are also many yoga poses that you can do in the comfort of your car! Use the images below to stretch within your seat. Remember to focus on breathing and posture, maintain a straight back and exhaling to increase the range of motion through the stretch. Eagle Pose Prayer Twist Pigeon Pose Seated Sun Salutation Get the kids involved! If this is a family road trip it is a good idea to get the kids involved, there are some activities that the kids will find entertaining. The water bottle game Fill a bottle with water, sand, anything. Work the core by passing it between passengers, doing this as fast as possible adds for an entertaining twist. Water Bottle Competition See which member of the car can hold the bottle out in front of them for the longest. Or if there’s enough space and two bottles hold one in each hand and hold both arms out to each side like the image to the right suggests. This may sound simple but if space allows, your arms to be outstretched it will be tricky within minutes! References