A Fitness Buzzword
In case you haven't already heard, the latest trend in getting fit is core conditioning. Introduced to the public by physical therapists, core conditioning is all about strengthening and stabilizing the muscles of your midsection.
Core conditioning will help you improve your performance in many sports (skiing and tennis are two prime examples) as well as strengthen you for everyday tasks, such as carrying a 20-pound toddler, or three big bags of groceries.
Get on the Ball!
Here's how to perform a basic trunk curl (like a sit-up) on a fitness ball.
*To start, place your lower back on the ball and your feet on the floor, about hip distance apart.
*Cross your arms over your chest or place your fists at your temples.
*Next, slowly curl your trunk, allowing your shoulders and upper back to lift off the ball.
*Return slowly to your starting position, and that's it!
(If your neck gets tired, it's okay to place one or both hands behind your head for support. Try not to pull on your neck when you come up for the trunk curl - this can continue the strained feeling on your neck).
The key to doing the trunk curl is to use the trunk of your body & waist - feel the burn there not else where - keep the neck as straight as possible - you're not doing a neck curl....
**this was sent to me from a client who receives daily tips from Sonoma Diet.com
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