Re: Re: abdominal exercises site (for Pam)

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Thank you, Tara!

Pam

On Thu, 21 Sep 2000 17:29:46 -0000 " Tara " <tscott@...>

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> Hi Pam,

> These are some of my very favorite:

>

> Legs: I like all the standing leg exercises in workout#1, including

>

> the squat...only I squat a bit further than le does in the

> video. I also like the pelvic tilt when lying on the floor with

> feet

> flexed ...this really stretches the thighs out too.

>

> Arms/shoulders: I like the prayer position either with my hands in

> front of me or above my head. I also like a yoga position

> called " sukhasana " which is where you sit cross legged with your

> arms

> stretched straight up above your head keeping your spine straight.

> There is a more detailed description at this web-site if you are

> interested (plus other good yoga positions):

> http://www.yogasite.com/postures.html

>

> Back (and arms): I love the cat stretch, and I also like do the

> stretch that le does with her hands on her hips squeezing her

> elbows to the front.

>

> Abs: I use Liz's " belly flattener " which is basically not doing any

>

> position, but only using the tuck as an abdominal workout. Every

> couple days I also do a couple reps of a lower ab exercise - lay on

> my back with a towel rolled up under my butt (so that the small of

> my

> back is pressed to the floor), lift legs about a foot off the floor

> (knees only slightly bent) and just hold until you can't anymore.

>

> Stomach & Waist: I love this stretch because it stretches my entire

>

> torso area ...back, waist and hips. I learned it from the

> Callanetics program. This is how I described it in another post on

> the moreoxygen group: Lie flat on your back, arms out to the sides

> (you should look like a cross)...you can bend your elbows too if you

>

> want (I do). Lift one leg keeping the knee bent (your leg should

> look

> similar to a sideways upside-down " L " ). Do the breath, and bring

> that

> raised leg across your other leg reaching the knee towards the

> floor ...BE GENTLE. In time your knee will eventually be able to

> reach the floor, but when you first start, only stretch as far as is

>

> comfortable. Be sure to keep your shoulders on the floor when you

> bring your leg across. When you release the stretch be sure to come

> out of it slowly.

>

> Anyway, these are some that seem to work very well for me. If I can

>

> think of other's I'll post them too. I change my rountine almost

> daily, so I can't think of everything at the moment! I've just

> started exploring the web-site that Rhonda posted, so I'm sure there

>

> will be more to rave about!

>

> Hope this helps,

> ë Tara

>

>

>

> > Hello all, I would like to get everyone's opinions as to the

> most

> > effective positions you have used for the different body parts in

> your

> > breathing programs. Please, everyone, what has worked best for

> you?

> > Thanks!

> > Pam

> >

> >

> >

> > On Thu, 21 Sep 2000 02:19:04 -0000 businarnd@h... writes:

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> > > Seeing that we have new LL'ers since I last posted this site, I

> > > thought it might be a good idea to post it again.

> > > http://www.netfit.co.uk/abdominals-web-site.htm

> > > It is really fun to add 1 or 2 of these positions to your LL

> > > breathing. I think it has really helped to LOSE those stubborn

> > > inches

> > > on my abs(my biggest problem). I am so THRILLED that I made the

>

> > > switch to LL from BF. I have SEEN results sooo fast and it isn't

>

> > > a " chore " to do the program. Rhonda

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