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via Daily Challenge: Posted on Monday, August 22, 2011 10:59 PM
How to do it: Lie face down on a carpeted floor. Extend both arms out in front of your body. Your head should hover over the floor with the tip of your nose just above the floor. Lift your kneecaps up off the floor and draw your belly button towards your spine. Lift your right arm and left leg towards the ceiling, and reach toward the walls in front of and behind you. Hold for 3 seconds and release. Do this two more times, then switch arms and legs. Why it matters: Many people complain of low back pain as they age, and sedentary lifestyles can contribute to weaker muscles in this region. This is a great exercise to strengthen the muscles along your spine in your lower back. This can help prevent pain during everyday activities or when you're exercising.
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Mimi via Daily Challenge: Posted on Tuesday, July 12, 2011 1:05 PM
Sit and march your feet fast for 10 seconds.
How to do it: Set a timer on your computer or cell phone, or have a watch with a second hand nearby. Sit in a sturdy chair and march in place as fast as you can, raising and lowering your thighs squarely in front of you. The balls of your feet should firmly touch the ground when you bring them back down. If the timer goes off (or 10 seconds have passed on your watch) and you're ready for more, repeat for another 10 seconds.
Why it matters: Marching isn't just for band members! |
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Mimi via Daily Challenge: Posted on Monday, July 04, 2011 11:45 PM
Introducinga really way to find motivation. This is a FREE website that you can use on Facebook, connect with friends and find out how others do with different ideas. It's so much fun. I would encourage you to use the Facebook website because you earn points when you "smile" or respond to someone else's great idea. For those of you who do not use Facebook, I will blog as many of these as I can, and you can post comments/ responses on what you did. |
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