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Workout Wednesday
2 Evidenced-based Core Exercises to Start Your Next Workout! Abdominal Roll-Out on Swiss Ball To perform the abdominal roll-out begin in a kneeling position with both knees flexed at 90 degrees and hip-width apart on top of a floor mat. … Continue reading
Posted in Core Strengthening Exercises, Daily Workout, Injury Prevention, Inspiration
Tagged 2010) The prime movers for the abdominal pike are the rectus abdominis, 2010) The prime movers for the abdominal roll-out are the rectus abdominis, Ab Workout, Abdominal Pike, Abdominal Roll-Out, Abdominal Roll-Out on Swiss Ball To perform the abdominal roll-out begin in a kneeling position with both knees flexed at 90 degrees and hip-width apart on top of a floor mat. Place a Swiss Ball in fr, adductor longus, and adductor brevis) stabilize the lower extremities, and performs a concentric contraction as the arms lower and the body returns to the starting position. The shoulders, and place both hands on the apex (top center) of the Swiss Ball. Keeping a neutral spine and pelvis position, and returned to the starting position. (Escamilla et al., and tensor fascia latae) produce a concentric contraction to perform hip flexion and raise the hips. When the hips are lowered, and transverse abdominis. Like the abdominal roll-out mentioned above, and transverse abdominis. They produce an isometric contraction to stabilize the spine and prevent excessive arch in the low back. The latissimus dorsi performs an eccentric contraction as the arms ar, and triceps are active as stabilizers throughout the motion. Abdominal Pike on Swiss Ball To perform an abdominal pike begin in a prone position with both lower legs (at mid-shaft of the tibia) on the, and vastus lateralis) and the adductor muscles (adductor magnus, Core Exercises, draw-in belly button towards spine, extend elbows, extended, external and internal obliques, flex shoulders to about 30 degrees, Hips, Isometric Contraction, maintaining a straight-leg position and legs centered on top of the Swiss Ball throughout the exercise’s duration. Further, pectineus, rectus femoris, roll out on to the Swiss Ball until forearms are centered on top of Swiss Ball and shoulders flexed about 90 to 100 degrees. Tighten abdominal muscles and roll back to the starting position. (Escamill, sartorius, slowly roll ball inferiorly towards the dorsal part of the feet as the hips are raised. The hips flex to about 90 to 100 degrees and knees remain in full extension. The body resembles an upside-down â, Swiss Ball, the hip flexor muscles (iliopsoas, the hip flexor muscles produce an eccentric contraction as the gluteus maximus produces a concentric contraction to extend the hip flexor muscles., these muscles also produce an isometric contraction to stabilize the spine and prevent excessive arch in the low back. The triceps brachii stabilize the elbows and shoulders while the serratus anterio, vastus intermedius, vastus medialis
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Monday Motivation
Self-belief does not necessarily ensure success, but self-disbelief assuredly spawns failure. By sticking it out through tough times, people emerge from adversity with a stronger sense of efficacy. — Albert Bandura
Monday Motivation
10 Rules of Emotional Health Take care of yourself. Take time to relax, exercise, eat well, spend time with people you enjoy and activities that you find pleasurable. When you are at the best, you can be the best that you … Continue reading
Thirsty Thursday
How did you feel after your last intense workout? Did you experience muscle cramps, dehydration, or increased fatigue? After your next hard workout try NASM Sports Performance Specialist, Geoff Lecovin’s refreshing homemade electrolyte recovery drink. Ingredients 1/2 cup Fresh Orange Juice 1/4 … Continue reading
Motivation Monday
Is your weekly “to-do list” or paperwork on your desk this deep? Mount Washington, North Bend, WA, USA Take one step at a time. Stay in the present moment. Snow shoeing through deep terrain or inching through a deep stack of … Continue reading
Thursday Nugget
Healthy Recipe of the Week Kale Creamsicle A green smoothie for a guilt-free  St. Patrick’s Day! Ingredients 1 cup Kale (chopped) 1 Whole Orange (peeled and chopped) ¼ cup Water 1 scoop Organic Egg White Protein Powder 1 cup Ice … Continue reading
Therapy Thursday
The only person you are Destined to become  is the person you Decide to be. — Ralph Waldo Emerson
Posted in Attitude, Goal Setting, Inspiration, Positive Thinking, Self-Love, Workplace Wellness
Tagged Destiny, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Self-Love
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TED Talk Tuesday
Do you have an inner critic? Does your inner critic “nit pick” at every thought and action lowering your self-esteem and confidence? Each of us has two different voices: a nurturer (lifting us up) and a critic (bringing us down). Both of these voices have important … Continue reading
Posted in Attitude, Balance, Being Present, Happiness, Inspiration, Positive Thinking, Self-Love, Tips to Stay Active and Keep Moving
Tagged Forrest Hanson, Greater Good Science Center at UC Berkeley, Hardwiring Happiness, Inner Critic, Inner Nurturer, Positive Thoughts, Rick Hanson, TED Talk
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Motivation Monday
I am so much more than I give myself credit for.
