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December 26th, 2006 by admin | Filed under Uncategorized.I had a baby daughter about six months ago, and I still have some extra baby weight around my belly. Now I’ve been looking for the best ways to to help shed those pounds. Still the best way is proper diet and exercise, but sometimes it’s not as easy as it sounds, you’re tired, or you don’t feel like it. Hey guess what? Working out gives you extra energy. Here are a few exercises that are helping me on my way, maybe they can help you too.
Progressive Crunch less Crunch
A stomach exercise that works your abdominal as well as a crunch does, and without the strain to your neck and back. First sit in a chair, place one hand above and below your belly button in order to feel the contraction of your abdominal. Then take one big deep breath, so your midsection expands completely. Then let the breath out as you pull your belly in, imagine your belly button being pulled inward toward your spine. Last, briefly contract your abs five times. Do a full set of repetitions of all three parts. You can also try this exercise lying on your back.
Contractions
This one starts off like the last one, but it involves faster steps and more repetitions.
Sit in the same position as in the progressive crunch less crunch, and do the same deep breath.
Instead of bringing your belly all the way back, exhale and bring it just about halfway. Then pull
your belly button back toward your spine. Contract and hold for a count of one. Repeat from the half-exhalation point. Do the whole thing one hundred times.
Crunch less Crunch
This stomach exercise is very similar to the first. This exercise consists of just one move. Either lie or on your stomach or kneel. You might want to try both ways. Relax your body as much as possible, then try to use only the lower abdominal to move your belly button toward your spine. Hold for ten seconds. If holding for ten seconds feels easy, hold for a longer period.
You can do these exercises whenever you have any spare time. Please make sure to drink eight to ten glasses of water each and everyday and take a multi-vitamin. Other good and recommended exercises are walking thirty minutes a day, yoga (there are numerous DVDs from beginner to advanced), Pilate’s DVDs, workouts that incorporate dance moves, and a whole lot more. If you do have the time be sure to checkout your local gym or YMCA. Hopefully the the simple exercises above has motivated you to get into a regular fitness routine.
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