DAILY EXERCISE TIPS!

Plank

Good Morning!
Lets keep it moving with some low impact cardiovascular exercises such as walking, bicycling, or swimming.  These exercises allow you to enjoy the benefits of cardiovascular exercise without undue stress on your joints and tendons.   Work your core (abdominal and back muscles) with push-ups and planks.  To begin, get on your hands and knees, place your forearms flat on the mat and be sure that your elbows are directly below your shoulder.  It is Important to make sure that your head stays in alignment with your body and tighten your abdominal muscles.  Beginners may have their knees bent, more advanced will have their legs lengthened out.  Beginners start with 10 seconds and work your way to 1 minute.  For the more advanced you can increase the intensity by lifting one leg or arm while in the plank position.  Also, massage therapy reduces muscle tightness, increases flexibility and range of motion, as well as promotes relaxation and overall balance in the body.  Remember to hydrate!!! The body requires 50% of your body weight in ounces for your body to be fully hydrated.  Keep it moving.