MIM: Time to balance and stretch

It is COLD in many parts of the country.  Time to get your balance and stretch on!  This exercise is a great way to do both! I know that I need to do it more often!

Stand on your left leg.  Bend your right knee and grab a hold of your big toe on your right foot.  Balancing on your left leg, kick your right leg to the front, straightening the knee.  Keep a straight back while extending your right leg to the front.  Keep your tummy tight as you balance!

Once you got the kicking out to the front down, try bringing your leg to the side.

Remember to switch legs and note which one is harder to balance on and which one is tighter.

Keep your pup in a sit while performing the exercise and then give him/ her something to do. Maybe a trick to mentally tire him/ her out while you are stuck inside during the cold weather.