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When following an exercise plan, a common mistake that people make is focusing on cardio workouts but neglecting core and strength exercises. Unfortunately, weak core muscles and poor flexibility increase a person's chances of getting hurt. Even those who do conventional weight lifting may be vulnerable to injury, since this type of exercise tends to isolate muscle groups and train them in a manner that is not naturally functional. In other words, the workout does not mimic everyday activities, and it usually neglects the core muscles.
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Work Off Frustration With Interval Cardio

Posted: 12 Mar 2009 06:33 AM PDT

Interval cardio worked for me last night after a frustrating day dealing with computer geeks....try 11 hours of computer problems that amounted to not much...

After that, I had a decision to make at about 10 p.m. Go workout and feel better or go lay on the couch (watching Sports Center) and still feel frustated, mad and stressed out....there are different ways to work off stress and frustration

And the winner is: 20 minutes of interval sprint cardio and I was flying.....it always works and I felt better last night and I feel great today!

Moral to the story? There will always be a reason NOT TO WORKOUT....JUST WORKOUT ON MOST DAYS AND YOU'LL FEEL BETTER AND BE HEALTHIER!

No computer problems today! Have a great workout!

"Exercise is not my life.....exercise makes my life better!"

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Originally Posted by 19819

Crunch Your Core
An oldy but goody, this classic abdominal crunch will flatten and tone your belly. Plus, it’ll strengthen your core muscles, including your back, hips and spine. Give it a go!


Step 1: Lie on a mat on your back with your knees bent and your feet flat on the floor. Make a fist with one hand and place it between your chin and collarbone. With your other hand, grasp your wrist. (This will prevent you from leading with your head and straining your neck.)


Step 2: Without moving your lower body, exhale and slowly curl your upper torso until your shoulder blades are off the ground.


Step 3: Hold for 1 second.


Step 4: Inhale as you slowly lower yourself to the starting position.


Step 5: Repeat three times without resting.

Thanks for this tip! I always strain my neck!

Originally Posted by Bette Jo

Awesome idea! Love it! I have tons of stuff! I am a saver, and I have saved stuff I have sent to others and have received and print out to share!

40 Tips for Better Life - 2009

1. Take a 10-30 minute walk every day… And while you walk, smile. It is the ultimate anti-depressant.

2. Sit in silence for at least 10 minutes each day.

3. Buy a DVR and tape your late night shows and get more sleep.

4. When you wake up in the morning complete the following statement, “My purpose is to __________ today.”

5. Live with the 3 E’s — Energy, Enthusiasm, and Empathy.

6. Play more games and read more books than you did in 2008.

7. Make time to practice meditation and prayer. They provide us with daily fuel for our busy lives.

8. Spend time with people over the age of 70 and under the age of 6.

9. Dream more while you are awake.

10. Eat more foods that grow on trees and plants and eat less food that is manufactured in plants.

11. Drink green tea and plenty of water. Eat blueberries, wild Alaskan salmon, broccoli, almonds & walnuts.

12. Try to make at least three people smile each day.

13. Clear clutter from your house, your car, your desk and let new and flowing energy into your life.

14. Don’t waste your precious energy on gossip, OR issues of the past, negative thoughts or things you cannot control. Instead invest your energy in the positive present moment.

15. Realize that life is a school and you are here to learn. Problems are simply part of the curriculum that appear and fade away like algebra class but the lessons you learn will last a lifetime.

16. Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a college kid with a maxed out charge card.

17. Smile and laugh more. It will keep the NEGATIVE BLUES away.

18. Life isn’t fair, but it’s still good.

19. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone.

20. Don’t take yourself so seriously. No one else does.

21. You don’t have to win every argument. Agree to disagree.

22. Make peace with your past so it won’t spoil the present.

23. Don’t compare your life to others’. You have no idea what their journey is all about.

24. No one is in charge of your happiness except you.

25. Frame every so-called disaster with these words:
‘In five years, will this matter?’

26. Forgive everyone for everything.

27. What other people think of you is none of your business.

28. REMEMBER GOD heals everything.

29. However good or bad a situation is, it will change.

30. Your job won’t take care of you when you are sick. Your friends will… Stay in touch.

31. Get rid of anything that isn’t useful, beautiful or joyful.

32. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need.

33. The best is yet to come.

34. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up.

35. Do the right thing!

36. Call your family often. (Or email them to death!!!)

37. Each night before you go to bed complete the following statements: I am thankful for __________. Today I accomplished _________.

38. Remember that you are too blessed to be stressed.

39. Enjoy the ride. Remember this is not Disney World and you certainly don’t want a fast pass. You only have one ride through life so make the most of it and enjoy the ride.

40. Please Forward this to everyone you care about. I just did.

May your troubles be less, May your blessings be more,
May nothing but happiness come through your door!

Awesome!