Must for a fit lower body (3 of 3)

Good morning.  This is the last part of my article.  I hope that this tips will help you a lot.

Tips for daily fitness

For those who stir the pot occasionally, ensure you don’t tilt on either side. It helps avoid knee, back, ankle and hip-joint pain.  Use a backpack for carrying laptops. It helps distribute weight on both the legs.

Most of us when getting in and out of a rickshaw or a car, put one foot in/out, followed by the rest of the body.

Instead, when getting in, seat yourself in the car, and then take both your legs in simultaneously. When getting out, take both the legs out at one go, and use them together to propel yourself out of the vehicle. – The Times of India

Must for a fit lower body (1 of 3)

Good morning everyone.  I’m sure most of you out there are fit with their upper body.  That would be great.  Some even they have fit upper body, their lower body is not.  Usually that’s the problem of many.  Here’s the article that I can share it with you and I hope those who have problem in their lower body will help you.  

Most six-pack man love to flex their biceps and flaunt their abs, but don’t work their lower body as much. Here’s why you shouldn’t ignore it any further.

It does most work.   Throughout the day, we run after local trains, climb steps, stand long hours and carry laptops around. Each action strains the lower body. Legs consist of large muscle groups and require a lot of energy, oxygen, and blood supply for any movement.

It helps exercise.  Not having a strong lower body interferes with your fitness regimen, thus reducing its benefits. Which means, one cannot run if he/she doesn’t have strong legs.

Can cause injury.  Weakness of one body area can cause stress to other parts. A weak lower body will affect the body’s alignment, causing undue strain on the back, even increasing chances of an injury.

Looks, well…weird.  Many men have muscular upper bodies accentuated by tight T-shirts, but have unusually thin legs. After a point, the discrepancy shows! Also, the over tightening of upper body muscles causes the body to slouch, leading to lower back problems. The Times of India

End of Part 1

The Ultimate Body-Weight Workout (1)

TIRES OF CRUNCHES?  BORED WITH PUSH-UPS?  WE MADE OVER FIVE CLASSIC MOVES FOR EVEN FASTER RESULTS.

Don’t have access to machines or dumbbells?  Your own body weight can provide just as good a workout and build strong, sexy muscles.  But basic moves like squats and push-ups can get a little boring after a while.  To keep your body challenged and give it an extra sculpting boost, trainer Juan Carlos Santana, director of the Institute of Human Performance in Boca Taton, Florida, make over five of the favorite body-weight-bearing exercises.  You can manipulate your body in dozens of ways to increase the intensity of an exercise.  For a challenging workout, do two sets each of these super-sculpting moves (10 reps per exercise).

 

Before:  Crunch

After:  V-sit

How to do it:  Lie on your back, arms extended behind head and legs straight out in front of you.  Raise both arms and legs toward each other, keeping legs as straight as possible and back flat.  Touch your toes (or calves, whatever you can comfortably reach).  Lower your body down but don’t let feet or hands touch the floor between reps.  (To modify, bend knees and place hands behind head, reaching elbows toward knees).

Why it’s better:  Holding your legs and arms straight is a greater challenge than keeping them bent.  Also, your core muscles are constantly engaged since you’re not touching your hands or feet to the floor between repetitions—making for tighter, firmer abs.

 

Before:   Triple Dips

After:  Double-Chair Dip

How to do it:  Place both hands on the edge of a chair seat, fingers pointing forward.  Rest heels on the edge of another chair seat.  (The chairs should be far enough apart so your legs are straight.)  bend elbows and lower body straight down until your upper arms are parallel to floor;  return to starting position. 

Why it’s better:  When your feet are raised off the floor, you can’t cheat by using your legs to help you dip.  You’re also lifting a greater percentage of your body weight.  The result:  more toned triceps. – Megan McMorris