My Doctor told me not to exert any stress on my lower back for a good period of time so I've been very careful to take it easy with the exercising. I was able to perform an interesting crunch that the Chiropractor taught me.
Just a slight variation to the crunches that we all know but this one places more focus on contracting the stomach muscles and obliques while taking all strain off your lower back.
You lie flat on your back with your legs bent at 90 degrees, feet flat on the ground.
You take both hands and place them palm down on the ground beside you, under your back just above the small of your back. This stops your lower spine from rotating downward while performing the crunch.
The key to this crunch, and any other crunch for that matter is quality over quantity. It's great for anyone suffering lower back pain.
Feeling a bit more adventurous today I decided to go for a brisk walk on the treadmill (completely ignoring my Doctors advice). It was a good half hour walk as I watched the Canucks kick butt again.
Sophia joined me also as she was gung ho to test out her new runners (notice one of them flashing)
This weekend the girls are also signed up for swimming lessons. It's been a LONG time since we've hit the pool and everyone is looking forward to it!
Next blog I'll be updating my cooking challenge so stay tuned. But first I need to pick up some good pans as ours are pretty much on their last leg. Any suggestions?
Cheers
Just a slight variation to the crunches that we all know but this one places more focus on contracting the stomach muscles and obliques while taking all strain off your lower back.
You lie flat on your back with your legs bent at 90 degrees, feet flat on the ground.
You take both hands and place them palm down on the ground beside you, under your back just above the small of your back. This stops your lower spine from rotating downward while performing the crunch.
The key to this crunch, and any other crunch for that matter is quality over quantity. It's great for anyone suffering lower back pain.
Feeling a bit more adventurous today I decided to go for a brisk walk on the treadmill (completely ignoring my Doctors advice). It was a good half hour walk as I watched the Canucks kick butt again.
Sophia joined me also as she was gung ho to test out her new runners (notice one of them flashing)
Both Georgia and Sophia hit the treadmill and alternated working out with the dumbbells on the workout ball. I'm starting to notice some pipes forming on both of them. Furture IFBB contestants? We'll see.
The girls also passed their TaeKwonDo test for December! They had to miss the actual test day as (if you remember) they were sick that entire week. Good job girls!
I on the other hand were looking forward to today as it was suppose to be my first Grappling / Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu class. Unfortunately it's going to have to wait another week or two. As will my sparring classes.
One step at a time...
This weekend the girls are also signed up for swimming lessons. It's been a LONG time since we've hit the pool and everyone is looking forward to it!
Next blog I'll be updating my cooking challenge so stay tuned. But first I need to pick up some good pans as ours are pretty much on their last leg. Any suggestions?
Cheers
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