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No More Back Pain: A few focused core exercises each day can go a long way to establish and improve your core musculature and strengthen your lower back.
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Did you know there are some workouts double as strength sessions for your abs?
When you raise your intensity or amount/weight when doing total-body actions, your ab muscles instinctively bolster or brace.
Heres a great way to get the most out of your training.
Try Swinging a Kettlebell
When you bring the kettlebell’s swing to a complete stop your abs brace to stabilize your core. And, you will work your core more particularly when performing one-handed moves.
Heres another great way to get the most out of your training.
Interval Training
Do an interval training protocol that includes running in place and couple this with burpees, mountain climbers, planks and other bodyweight exercises.
Your abs will engage with every move (make sure to your pump your arms harder when you run in place). This workout will help burn more mid-section fat versus a steady cardio routine.
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Become the respected authority in your community as a Certified Posture Specialist
Giving consideration, to how the body is positioned and executing small changes to stay in a more practical, productive, balanced state will make that position our default posture.
Training properly is about becoming stronger, getting aligned and stabilizing muscles so that the body. moves efficiently.
Attentive observation of how your clients move will help you devise the most practical and efficient workouts for their posture.
In addition, coaching clients how to move correctly and follow proper movement patterns and flexibility exercises will help develop and improve their posture and limit their pain.
To gain the skills to work with clients with postural problems – specialize and become recognized as a Certified Posture Specialist.
As a Posture Specialist, you will get a new set of power exercises for optimal alignment and better posture. From the weekend warrior to the professional athlete, help clients become more posturally aware, gain natural, balanced alignment that builds confidence. Plus you will gain methods that create multi-sensory posture workouts that boost energy and intricate program options that challenge advanced clients.
• Posture Assessment Specialist
• Posture Corrective Exercise Specialist
• Posture Exercise Specialist
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Our daily posture influences our health and our moods. It’s not only at the desk or workstation that we have to consider our posture. Improve your posture with these simple tips.
1. Driving too long.
Make frequent stops and stretch.
2. Wearing high-heeled shoes.
Switch to low-heeled or flat shoes.
3. Sleeping on a soft mattress.
Invest in a firmer mattress.
4. Standing for prolonged periods of time.
Place one foot up on a small stool to help minimize stress on the lower back.
5. Carrying a heavy handbag or backpack.
Use a small wallet or lighten up on the bag.
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Have you ever started a fitness program and then quit? If you answered yes, you’re not alone. Many people start fitness programs but stop when they get bored or results come too slowly. Here are seven tips to help you stay motivated.
1. Set goals 
Start with simple goals and then progress to longer range goals. Remember to make your goals realistic and achievable. It’s easy to get frustrated and give up if your goals are too ambitious. For example, if you haven’t exercised in a while, a short-term goal might be to walk 10 minutes a day three days a week. An intermediate goal might be to walk 30 minutes five days a week. A long-term goal might be to complete a 5K walk.
2. Make it fun 
Find sports or activities that you enjoy, then vary the routine to keep you on your toes. If you’re not enjoying your workouts, try something different. Join a volleyball or softball league. Take a ballroom dancing class. Check out a health club or martial arts center. Discover your hidden athletic talent. Remember, exercise doesn’t have to be drudgery — and you’re more likely to stick with a fitness program if you’re having fun.
3. Make physical activity 
If it’s hard to find time for exercise, don’t fall back on excuses. Schedule workouts as you would any other important activity. You can also slip in physical activity throughout the day. Take the stairs instead of the elevator. Walk up and down sidelines while watching the kids play sports. Pedal a stationary bike or do strength training exercises while you watch TV at night.
4. Put it on paper 
Are you hoping to lose weight? Boost your energy? Sleep better? Manage a chronic condition? Write it down. Seeing the benefits of regular exercise on paper may help you stay motivated. You may also find it helps to keep an exercise diary. Record what you did during each exercise session, how long you exercised and how you felt afterward. Recording your efforts can help you work toward your goals — and remind you that you’re making progress.
5. Join forces with friends 
You’re not in this alone. Invite friends or co-workers to join you when you exercise. Work out with your partner or other loved ones. Play soccer with your kids. Organize a group of neighbors to take fitness classes at a local health club.
6. Reward yourself 
After each exercise session, take a few minutes to savor the good feelings that exercise gives you. This type of internal reward can help you make a long-term commitment to regular exercise. External rewards can help, too. When you reach a longer range goal, treat yourself to a new pair of walking shoes or new tunes to enjoy while you exercise.
7. Be flexible 
If you’re too busy to work out or simply don’t feel up to it, take a day or two off. Be gentle with yourself if you need a break. The important thing is to get back on track as soon as you can. Now that you’ve regained your enthusiasm, get moving! Set your goals, make it fun and pat yourself on the back from time to time. Remember, physical activity is for life. Review these tips whenever you feel your motivation slipping.
