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Get to the CORE
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 We'd all like a slimmer,
tighter midsection - and most of us assume that involves endless crunches in
pursuit of a six-pack. But this week, try working your abdominals
from a different angle - specifically, from behind. Good posture and
strong abdominals go hand-in-hand. So I often say that a tighter tummy
begins with the back. Whether you're walking down the street, climbing a
flight of stairs, or sitting in a chair reading this article at this very
moment, you can strengthen your abs by working on your posture. As you
read this, try it: Pull your shoulder blades down and back, imagining
that you're trying to pinch a pencil right in between your shoulder blades.
At the same time, visualize a balloon coming from the top of your head,
pulling your spine up straight and tall. Hold that position for a moment,
and you'll notice that when you relax, you might tend to slump those shoulders
back down - and in the process, your stomach is, quite literally, softening. Another often-overlooked aspect of great abs
is digestion.
Want to find a diet that agrees with your core?
Click here to read more!Photo by Dorit Theis (2010)
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GET TO THE STORE
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To target belly fat,
it's important to work the sides - and by that I mean the sides of the grocery
store. Anytime I start a weight loss program with someone, one of my
first pieces of advice is to shop the perimeter at the grocery store.
Think about it: That's where the produce (your great sources of
vitamins and fiber found in various veggies and fruits), lean proteins (turkey,
chicken, egg whites), and low-fat dairy are all found. The inner shelves
are, of course, stocked with sugary, processed cookies, crackers, and chips -
the enemies of a lean midsection. So if you're ready to fight
the battle of the bulge, bring your greatest weapon next time you enter the
grocery store: A grocery list.
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...and MOVE A LITTLE MORE!
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When we exercise, we
often focus only on the "push" muscles with moves that involve
pushing the resistance away, like push-ups, squats, and overhead presses.
These are all essential to a well-rounded routine, but it's important not to
forget the "pull" exercises as well: Moves that target the upper
and lower back, not to mention toning the biceps. The "pull"
moves are the ones that help you bring your shoulder blades back - and
remember, that's a must for firming up the midsection. For a complete
fat-burning upper body workout that will help you push AND pull your way to a
slimmer waistline, check out my Rejuvenation Upper Body Kit.
Photo by: Dorit Thies (2010)
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