Archive for January 10th, 2009
Tips To Protect Your Spine While Losing Belly Fat.
At times we are so concerned about our ugly stomachs, that the steps we take to lose belly fat keep our minds off the other essentials of maintaining a healthy body. It is very important to maintain a regimen that will proportionately benefit the total body structure. (i.e the Spine)
Short of a corset, there’s nothing that will do more to alleviate back pain than these tips from Arnie Kander, P.T., head physical therapist for the Detroit Pistons.
It’s easy to slouch on long car trips or tense up on stressful ones. Angle your rear view mirror just a little too high so that every time you check it, you remember to relax your shoulders and sit up straight.
Sitting for long periods pummels the disks in your lower spine. A rolled-up hand towel tucked between the small of your back and your chair or car seat will help take the pressure off. Keep one towel at your desk and one in the car.
It’s designed for portability–and poor posture, because the keyboard is connected to the screen. If you can’t work without one, use a detached keyboard, such as the Stowaway Bluetooth
Whenever you lift anything, think of Charlize Theron and say to yourself, Nice stems. This will help you remember to squat and lift with your legs, and never, ever bend at the waist.
Shortcuts brutalize backs. Take the extra time you need to correctly lift a shovelful of dirt or snow… to walk a message to a coworker instead of e-mailing it… to allow frequent breaks when hunched over a household project.
These tips will help to keep you on track during the periods when you are not actually working on your Abs. Remember, A totally structured body is the ultimate goal.