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4/27/2015

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HAPPY MONDAY!
How are you?! I hope you had a great weekend!!
It's the beginning of a new week! BRING FIT ON!! Lets start this week out going strong :D

PLANKS are ridiculously effective! They're an AWESOME way to build endurance in both the abs and back, as well as the shoulders, arms, and glutes!! The problem , though, is that they're hard as heck to master...lol!
The following are some tweaks to cut pain and help you feel that you're getting the best results!!

THE PROBLEM:
Your lower back feels pinched.
 THE FIX:
Engage your abs and tuck your tailbone under by tilting your hip points toward your chin.
IF IT STILL HURTS:
Put basic science to work and drop to your forearms. Getting closer to the floor decreases gravity's stress on your body.

THE PROBLEM:
Your neck hurts.
THE FIX:
Hold a tennis ball between your chin and clavicle to help you avoid overflexing your neck.
IF IT STILL HURTS:
Raise your plank by placing your hands on a bench or counter to reduce the stress on neck muscles.

THE PROBLEM:
You don't feel the ab workout.
THE FIX:
Exhale through pursed lips, as though blowing out candles and imagine you're pulling your hands and feet toward each other.
IF YOU STILL DON'T FEEL IT:
Rock your torso forward and back or alternately lift your legs for 5 to 10 seconds.

THE PROBLEM:
Your wrists ache.
THE FIX:
Press your palms into the mat and slide your shoulder blades down your back to alleviate pressure.
IF IT STILL HURTS:
Hold on to hand weights...that'll keep wrists straight.

You don't need any equipment to perform this exercise...all you need is a bit of space! Wooo Whooo!!
PLANK AWAY :D
See you on Wednesday!!!!

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