Posts Tagged ‘Good Posture’

Standing Lateral Stretch

May 5th, 2011

I. Standing Lateral Stretch: What is it?

The standing lateral stretch is a general type of stretching exercise that works mainly for the abdominal muscles. As such, it helps improve one’s flexibility. With this exercise, one may have an improved balance on muscles in the bones, thus, having a good posture.

Moreover, this exercise works mainly the abdominal muscles to build more muscle mass and improve endurance.

II. How to do it

Below are the simple steps to do in doing the standing lateral stretch:

Step 1: Stand up straight while keeping both feet apart. Keep the knees slightly bent.

Step 2: Place one hand on the hip to help support the spine.

Step 3: Raise the other arm vertically and place it on one side of the head. Keep the hands position and start by inclining the torso to the direction of the hand holding the hips. Continue reading “Standing Lateral Stretch” »

Abs Exercise

January 24th, 2011

Abdominal (abs) exercises are very important in maintaining body health and body physique. Abdominal (abs) exercises are done to help strengthen abdominal muscles and get rid of unwanted fat stored on the abdomen area. Abdominal (abs) exercises are also known to play a vital role in any strength and conditioning programs. Having a strong core is very essential for one’s athletic performance and can even prevent back pains and any occurrence of injuries. It is recommended based on one’s capacity in working the abdominal muscles.

There are a lot of abdominal (abs) exercises that can help achieve a hard-rock and well-toned abdomen (abs). For one, there is the lower abdominal (abs) exercise. The lower abdominal (abs) exercise prevents back pains, supports a good posture and also helps strengthen one’s core. Lower abdominal (abs) exercises are very important for spinal stability and injury prevention. The lower abdomen is not a separate muscle, it is an extension of the rectus abdominals, also known as “six pack” and is attached to the bones on the pelvis and hips. Another abdominal (abs) exercise is the ball abs exercise. This type of abdominal (abs) exercise uses a ball in workout routines such as a fitness ball also known as a stability ball or a medicine ball. Ball exercises involve the core and core exercises strengthen the core muscles including the abdomen (abs), back and pelvis. Continue reading “Abs Exercise” »

Abs Workout

January 11th, 2011

People would always want to look great. Aside from looking great, getting to have strong abdominal muscles is a plus since it helps increase stabilization and overall control in the body. Proper nutrition is also as important as proper exercise technique. Exercise techniques include abdominal (abs) workouts. Abdominal (abs) workout is a type of workout wherein the protein, carbohydrates and fat intake are measured. All of these help contribute to an individual’s overall health. Abdominal (abs) workout is a huge factor in getting the desired six pack abdomen (abs). A six pack abdomen (abs) may be achieved with the help of a six pack abdominal (abs) workout. Continue reading “Abs Workout” »

Ab Workout

January 6th, 2011

Abdominal (abs) workout is a type of workout that targets the abdomen and the back. This type of workout uses a variety of tools and exercise. Other workouts usually incorporate exercise and medicine balls, while some use moves from yoga and pilates. Both are great workouts that help strengthen the abdomen (abs). Other abdominal (abs) workouts include crunches, sit-ups, stretching with the help of an exercise ball and core and flexibility workout. Core and flexibility workouts focus more on building core strength and also includes stretching for the entire body. Continue reading “Ab Workout” »