Work Out video of the Day: Core Training – Part 3.
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uKBYR1LodQ4&feature=channel_video_title] Level: intermediate if you roll half way down. More advanced if you roll all the way down. Keep your chin close to your chest, lengthening your neck. Targets:core muscles, abdominal and back muscles. Also stretches the back side of your thigh and your back. Reps and sets: do 2 to 3 sets of 10 repetitions in both sides. Tips: if you have a sensitive tailbone use pads to cushion the area of your back. If you feel any discomfort in your back do not roll back too much, always avoid lower back...
Read MoreWork out video of the Day: The Teaser
The Teaser – Pilates Training Exercise [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NmG4GzkDO60&feature=channel_video_title] Level: intermediate to advanced. You need to know how to engage your core so you can control your lower back as you roll down to the bed. If you have a bad back or your core is not strong enought avoid this exercise. Targets: your entire core, arms,back and legs. Reps and sets: one or two sets, 5 repetitions...
Read MoreWhy is your desk giving you a headache?
The main reason for having headaches is your bad posture as you type, answer the phone or read while seated at your desk. Your head weights up to 10 pounds; holding up your head is not easy as you do your tasks in the sitting position. You tend to slouch which can strain your neck and lower back. Therefore you will suffer from headaches, neck and lower back pain. Also check if you are able to keep your elbows, hips and knees in a 90 degree angle, (I call it the ergonomic rule of the 3 nineties). If you want to ease the discomfort in your neck and to prevent headaches and lower back pain,...
Read MoreFive time saver tips for the busy women
Okay busy women no more excuses I will give you some tips on how to organize your daily workouts. I gave you this week the most important tip to begin your journey to health and fitness: reprogram your mind. Put your wellbeing first, you need to understand that exercise has to become one of your first priorities. Once you have understood how important is to keep your body strong and flexible you will be mentally ready to start. Tips: 1-Plan ahead of time the menu for the week. I usually do it on Thursdays and I go grocery shopping on Fridays to get everything that I need. 2-Pre-cook your...
Read MoreWhy is Jane Fonda my all-time exercise role model?
I was reading the last issue of Newsweek ( August 22 & 29, 2011 ) when on page 42 I had the great surprise of finding a great article on Jane Fonda. She has been my exercise icon since she started back in the 90’s with her videos, teaching great aerobic exercises with or without the step. Before her, I used to go to the gym where I had a great personal trainer; I did yoga for the mind and body connection, and I also used to meditate daily. Throughout the years I was doing the same fitness routines until I discovered The method! In this interview of Jane Fonda you can see how...
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