Thursday, March 26, 2009

keep in shape

For this posting, I would like to share about how to keep in shape.There have 5 easy ways to keep in shape.
1. Calf raise
Stand with the feet shoulder-width apart,arms by sides and a dumb-bell in each hand. Exhale as you raise your heels off the ground. Inhale as you return your heels slowly back to the ground.
2. Abdominal crunch
Lie on back-legs bent,feet flat,hands behind ears. Exhale as you curl up slowly. Only lift your shoulders and upper back off the floor. Don't pull on your head or neck. Inhale and slowly uncurl until you are lying back on the floor.
3. Tricep kickback
Kneel on all fours. Hold dumb-bell in hand and bend arm at the elbow. Exhale as you straighten your lower arm behind you. Inhale as you bring it back down.
4. Leg press
Stand with feet shoulder-width apart and a dumb-bell in each hand. Inhale as you squat slowly down. Keep your back straight. Don't bend your knees past a 90-degree angle. Exhale as you push back up. Don't lock your knees.
5. Lateral raise
Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, arms by sides and a dumb-bell in each hand. Keep elbows slightly bent. Exhale as you raise arms, inhale as you lower them.

P/S:regular strength training will help prevent injuries, protect joints and improve posture.

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