Planking uses (what feels like) every muscle group, but centers on your core. If you find you are having pain in your lower abdomen (under your belly button), try planking on your knees instead until you can build up the strength to do more. It's important that there are no butts in the air and no slouching butts either. You want to create a flat line as showed in above image. You can't say you don't have 30 seconds a day to do this one. No excuses. Starting out simple allows you to gauge your own abilities. Remember not to hyper extend your hips OR slouch those hips. If you are having knee pain, try placing your top foot slightly behind the other to offset some of that pressure. If your a beginner to this exercise, Eat2Live recommends starting with your knees in a bent position, not straight. As you develop more flexibility and strength, this exercise can still come with you and help strengthen more than just your core and back. No matter where you are starting, if you don't quit, you WILL reach your goal. Eat2Live recommends trying these daily. The entire workout last less than 3 minutes, most people spend more time than that staring at their iPhones on the toilet. You can do this.
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Russian TwistsGreat for everyone, but especially for beginners. If you're trying to work your Obliques, Rectus Abdominus, Transverse Abdominus... this is a great exercise to do daily. Beginners can start easily and add weight as they progress. It sure beats sit ups and most everyone can do this regardless of size or fitness level. Bicycle KicksLose that lower abdomen belly fat. Bicycle kicks are simple, but they aren't easy. Best for the beginners and moderate belly burning fans out there. The goal is to use your abs to bring up your legs NOT to strain to reach your knees using your elbows. (That's how injuries happen) It's better to do this one slow until you have built up muscle memory and your own little groove. Do this one today and we promise you'll feel it tomorrow! Mountain ClimbersUse more than just your core to get the job done. Mountain Climbers are a more advanced exercise because it requires you to not just engage your core, but also uses your shoulders and legs while making you sweat. In a plank position, drive each knee towards your chest and...climb up the mountain! This will help all of your core and then some. Now What?Now it's up to you. You decide whether you have 5 minutes a day to work on your body. You decide whether those excuses are worth it. Eat2Live recommends trying all 3 Tummy Turn Arounds daily, even if you only do 20 seconds of each. Forming the habit is priority #1. If your an Apples & Oranges Member, please contact MyCoach for more information and help getting your routine started.
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