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Our body dislikes
staying still for long. If you're stuck behind a
desk for long, you can do some simple exercises
while sitting or standing. You can take a break
every couple of hours to "desk"ercise. This week we
cover Deskercise: exercise at your desk.
Enjoy good health,
Namita Nayyar, AFI |
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Stretch all major muscles and their opposing muscle groups
When stretching, it's vitally important that you
pay attention to ALL the major muscle groups in the body. Just because your
particular sport may place a lot of emphasis on the legs, for example, does not
mean that you can neglect the muscles of your upper body in your stretching
routine.
All the muscles play an important part in any physical activity, not just a
select few. Muscles in the upper body, for example, are extremely important in
any running sport, as they play a vital role in the stability and balance of the
body during the running motion. Therefore it is important to keep them both
flexible and supple.
Every muscle in the body has an opposing muscle that acts against it. For
example, the muscles in the front of the leg, (the quadriceps) are opposed by
the muscles in the back of the leg, (the hamstrings). These two groups of
muscles provide a resistance to each other to balance the body. If one of these
groups of muscles becomes stronger or more flexible than the opposing group, it
is likely to lead to imbalances that can result in injury or postural problems.
For example, hamstring tears are a common injury in most running sports. They
are often caused by strong quadriceps and weak, inflexible hamstrings. This
imbalance puts a great deal of pressure on the hamstrings and usually results in
a muscle tear.
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Fighting Procrastination
When something needs to be done, go ahead
and do it as soon as possible. Putting it off until later only adds to the
energy and effort required of you. The less you procrastinate, the more you'll
get done and the more effective you'll be.
So how do you conquer procrastination? First, think of all the undesirable
things that will happen if you don't get the job done. It's easy to
procrastinate when you refuse to even think about the negative consequences of
not taking action. So fight procrastination by focusing on the
undesirable things it would surely bring.
Beyond that, think of the positive consequences that will come when you do take
action. Strengthen your own desire and motivation to get the job done.
Get it done. Do it now. You know it needs to be done. Keep in mind what will
happen if you don't, and compare that to what will happen if you do. Make the
choice that will bring the best results. It's your life. Stop putting it off.
Move it forward right now.
Note: WF Members receive motivation like
this in their e-mail box every Monday morning! Those of you looking for added
motivation, can go ahead to download Free motivational Wallpaper Changer at
http://www.womenfitness.net/downloads.htm
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"Our limitations and
success will be based, most often, on your own expectations for ourselves. What
the mind dwells upon, the body acts upon."
~ Denis Waitley |
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Lemon Potatoes
Serves: 8 servings
Ingredients:
1-1/2 pounds new potatoes
1 teaspoon non/lowfat margarine
1-1/2 teaspoons lemon peel, grated
1-1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons green onions, chopped
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Direction:
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Steam potato's for 12-15 minutes. Rinse under
cold water and peel.
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Melt margarine in a nonstick skillet over
medium-low heat. Add remaining ingredients and potatoes and stir until
potatoes are coated with mixture and heated.
Nutritional
Information:
Serving size: 1/8 of dish
Calories: 130
Fat: 1 g
Cholesterol: 2 mg
Protein: 5 g
Carbohydrates: 25 g
Fiber: 2.5 g
Sodium: 10 mg
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Deskercise: exercise at your
desk
Our body dislikes staying still for long. The
longer you're still, the more tension that accumulates from being in one
position. If you're stuck behind a desk for that long, you can do some simple
exercises while sitting or standing. No special skills or equipment is needed.
You can take a break every couple of hours to "desk"ercise.
You need to remember one thing that, these exercises won't develop your
cardiovascular system, build strength or make you look better in your bathing
suit. But they will reduce muscle tension and stress and help maintain the
strength, flexibility and muscle tone you already have.
Below is a list of few exercises you can try at your place of work. Remember to
breathe normally while holding your body in one of the stretching positions.
When you're done, finish with some slow, deep breathing.
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A 10-minute walk is the best exercise
for the office bound, experts say.
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The Face Squeeze: This simple maneuver
can relax your facial muscles, especially those around your eyes and in your
forehead. Do it as often as you like. While sitting, squeeze your eyes and
close your mouth tightly. Hold for five seconds, then release. Repeat
several times.
Click here, to
read the complete article on
Deskercise: exercise at your desk.
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