A gentle 20-minute workout for days when you need some self-love
Fitness coach Beverley Cheng shares a gentle routine that feels just like a great big hug
POV: You want a workout that celebrates exactly where you're at.
Sometimes we crave an intense workout that'll push us past our limits. But for days when we're seeking a movement session that makes us feel cherished from head to toe, fitness coach Beverley Cheng has created just the routine.
In this video from her series Fit for Me, Beverley will lead you through a 20-minute workout filled with gentle stretching, exercises to strengthen the upper body and core, and a whole lot of hugs. With slower movements and longer holds, you'll have a chance to really appreciate your body and show it the care it deserves.
Check out the full workout video, then scroll down for the list of exercises. All you'll need is a mat and some water to get started.
20-minute self-love workout
- Sun salutation + squat hug
- Half squat trunk rotation
- Runner's lunge + rotation (L)
- Three-point downward dog + plank knee drive (L)
- Three-point stance hamstring stretch (L)
- Runner's lunge + rotation (R)
- Three-point downward dog + plank knee drive (R)
- Three-point stance hamstring stretch (R)
- Commando
- Child's pose
- Commando
- Cross-legged neck stretch + rotation + shoulder hug
- Alternating V up
- Alternating leg extension
- Seated hugging glute stretch
- Alternating V up
- Alternating leg extension
- Forward fold stretch
- Happy baby
- Knee hug to chest
Produced in collaboration with CBC Creator Network.
