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Tuesday, July 10, 2012

Excercise of the Week

I know it's been a while since I've posted. Life has been completely insane! But, I thrive in staying busy ;)

I wanted to show you a simple exercise - which should be added to your work-outs this week. It's effective and the benefits are amazing.

The exercise is called "Roll-Up" & it's from Mat Pilates.

Here is what you do:
  • Lie flat on your back with your arms elongated by your sides.
  • Inhale (lift your arms over your head at a 90 degree angle), then exhale and lift your head, neck & shoulders.
  • Start peeling your upper, middle & then lower back off the mat. (slowly - it's all about control)
  • Keep your abs tight as you reach past your toes.
  • Then, roll down slowly - articulating your lower, middle & upper back onto the mat - with your head being last.
  • Repeat. (6-10x)

Roll-Up

Here is some interesting information:

Did you know that ONE Roll-Up is equal to SIX sit-ups? Yea... And, it's great for achieving flat abs!

...xox...

Liz


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