Achilles' Heel Bend: Stand in neutral position. Extend your right leg a couple of feet behind you, keeping both feet pointing forward. Inhale. Exhale and slowly bend your left knee. Inhale. Exhale and slowly push your hips forward until you feel a stretch in your calf. You may also feel a stretch in the front of your hip. Inhale. Exhale and slowly bend your right knee, keeping your right heel on the floor. Hold for fifteen seconds, continuing to breathe. Replace your right foot back to neutral position. Repeat with your left leg. This ergocise stretches the calf muscles and the hip flexors, increases circulation in legs and hips.

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