ADBB Exercise of the day for Tuesday, 04-03-07

[bradybunch]

Core exercises build abs and other core muscles

The core, or trunk, of your body is your center of gravity. Strong core muscles — abdominal, back and pelvis — provide support to your spine for everything from walking, lifting and standing to sitting. Weak core muscles may lead to poor posture, lower back pain and injury.

You can strengthen your core muscles, including your abs, by doing core exercises at home on a cushioned floor surface or at the gym on a mat. Perform each of the following core exercises five times. Gradually advance to 10 to 15 repetitions as you get stronger. Master the basic exercises before attempting the advanced ones.


Here's todays exercise:-

Bridge

This exercise works many of your core muscles in combination.

• Lie on your back with your knees bent (A). Keep your back in a neutral position — not overly arched and not pressed into the floor. Avoid tilting your hips up.

• Cough to activate your transversus abdominis. Holding the contraction in your abdominal muscles, raise your hips off the floor (B).

• Align your hips with your knees and shoulders. Hold this position and take three deep breaths — or for about five to eight seconds.

• Return to the start position and repeat. For a challenge, try alternately extending one knee while maintaining the bridge position.

provided by: www.mayoclinic.com

[jimmie 48]

Re: ADBB Exercise of the day for Tuesday, 04-03-07

thanks again, brady.

you know, i had really never seen the idea of coughing and holding. i will certainly be trying that.

[tmn]

Re: ADBB Exercise of the day for Tuesday, 04-03-07

Well, I'm going to have to start trying some of these exercies you post every day. Should be able to do quite a few of them.