30 Minutes of Cardio EVERYDAY
Upper Body/Lower Body/Core muscle rotation every three days with one day break in between.
Repeat every week.
3 X 8-12 reps for each muscle group.
Boy am I going to be hurting.....
So! If any of you have a favorite ab/lower/upper body toning exercise, leave a comment. The offer of brownies still holds..... :)
EVERYDAY may by pushing you a little hard, you might want to start with 3-4 days a week then after a month move to 4-5. At least, that's what I've heard about Gyms and such.
ReplyDeleteBut then again, I dont go to gyms. lol.
But I DO KNOW that being active feels good.
Yeah but I'm just doing the elliptical, so its super low impact.
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ReplyDeleteI highly recommend the book "Ten Years Younger" by Dr. Steven Masley. You can take a look at his website at http://www.tenyearsyounger.net/.
Even if you don't do his food plan, I think the book would be a good read for you. He is writing more for an older audience, but his health plan is phenomenal, no matter the age of the person following it. He is not about "calories," but about a balanced diet that leads to a more efficient and healthier body. It's really amazing.
I realise it is ballet, but it should help with your lower body and abs (trust me).
ReplyDeleteFor your lower body:
50 relevés in first position, 50 in second position, 50 in fifth position-right foot front, 50 in fifth position-left foot front.
Things to remember: Hold your stomach in and up, think flat table. Your legs are turned out from the hips, not from the ankles) and as straight as possible! Hip is up and tight (as much as possible).
For your abs: lay on your back with your legs turned out and 45 degrees in the air; raise and lower about ten times. You need to make sure your stomach is held in and your back has a tiny arch (for normal people this is ok).
Also, do you know what v sits are? 10 to 15 front and then when you get stronger, 10 to 15 on the side. You lay flat on your back and then contract your stomach muscles and your body is taut as you come into the position of a v (I leasrned this as modern warm-up). If you need me to demonstrate either of these let me know.
Maybe,take a pilates class when you feel more comfortable?
Swimming might be good as well.
Hehehe I've never donw ballet, so what is first position etc :D You'll have to show me at swing. Oh and Essie, I will definitely check it out!
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