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Tuesday, May 24, 2011

The Working Woman Abdomen Workouts!



You can do this exercise from anywhere! From your desk, on the bus, or driving in your car and it is easy!

Exercise One

1)            Sit up straight, face forward, shoulders back, chest high like you are a queen!
2)            Inhale slowly, and pull your abdominal muscles in and hold for 5 seconds.
3)            Exhale slowly, and release your abdominal muscles, but continue to sit up straight.
4)            Repeat 10 times, and do this several times during the day.

You should feel your chest filling with air while you hold (and focus) on your abdominal muscles.  If you keep doing this, you will notice a difference!


Exercise Two

All you need to do is to tighten your tummy! Make sure that you sit or stand up straight while doing this exercise!

Imagine that you want to place your belly button towards you spine.  Repeat several times and do this whenever you think about it.  I have found that if I can get some type of routine in these exercises that I have written about, it is easier for me to remember to do them.  Learning some new habit, requires concentration and remembering.  So the best tip, is to put these exercises into a routine.

For example:  When you talk on the phone, driving in the car, waiting at the bus stop.  Each and every time you do an activity, remember to do your exercise!

Exercise Three

This one is known as the torso twist, you can do this when you are sitting down, watching TV, staring at the computer, or talking on the phone.

1)            Stand or sit down, and remember to sit or stand straight!
2)            Stretch your arms out to the side (don’t worry what your co-workers think, as long as you are getting your work done!  In fact, you may be a good example for others.)
3)            Slowly turn your abdomen to one side while using your abdominal muscles, keeping your hips forward.
4)            Twist the other way, doing the same thing.
5)            Repeat, until you feel the sides of your abs tighten!
 


These exercises are for those who have little time to keep in shape!

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