Today’s Fitness Play of the Day from the Ripken Playbook will focus on another Fitness Movement: the rotation. Try visualizing the swing of a major league hitter, like Bill Ripken or Cal Ripken, Jr. As you swing, every part of your body moves as one to create the necessary force to hit a major league fastball out of the park. This movement builds upon our previous Fitness Play of the Day – the plank – for a strong core is crucial for a powerful rotational movement. For more about Fitness Movements, check out our Healthy Choices, Healthy Children – Fitness edition.
Batter Up! Learn the Torso Rotation
Stand upright with your feet shoulder width apart.Â
Fully extend your arms forward and press your palms together firmly.
From this position, rotate your entire body as one while pivoting outwardly off one leg.
Return to starting position, repeat with opposite leg.
Rotation Challenge
Challenge yourself to perform a torso rotation 10 times on each side. Now, take it one step further: show us your best baseball swing. Make sure to incorporate the fundamentals of you just learned!
Grab a friend or family member and share with us your best swing on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter!
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