Some rules are meant to be broken, including these overrated fitness rules.
- Hold your hands shoulder width apart
- Crunches for flat abs
- Squats shape your bottom
- More protein = less jiggle + more muscle tone
- Up, down, repeat
- Watch the mirror on the wall
- Cardio burns the most calories
- Set, rest, repeat
- The daily weigh motivates
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That was a really interesting article. Thanks for the share.
February 21, 2009 - 3:34pmThis Comment
This was interesting; I enjoy reading tips that are easy to implement (and, many that we are likely already doing) that are more effective.
My favorite: instead of traditional crunches, the pilates move is more effective at reaching 39% more of your abs (making a V shape with your legs and arms; bottom on the mat, then slowly lowering your legs and torso to the mat).
Great advice..thanks!
February 22, 2009 - 11:17amThe article was really good. I'm with you Alison b, that is my favorite too. After reading this post/article I am inspired to start Pilate classes on Tuesday and Thursday. Thanks Alysiak
February 22, 2009 - 7:50pmHere's an alternative that wasn't mentioned:
If you walk or run, engage your lower abs, tuck your pelvis, breathe from your diaphragm. Be conscious of trying to hold this posture for 20-30 minutes and you'll probably feel a bit sore. But, not only will you be in proper, straight posture during your workout, you'll be tightening those abs without doing crunches!
February 23, 2009 - 7:46pm