Tuesday, October 25, 2011

Exercise of the Week

Abdominal Crunches on Exercise Ball – Reach for Ceiling.


Difficulty: Easy to Moderate(Consult your chiropractor before
engaging in this or any other exercise.)

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Start: Lie on back over exercise ball so lower portion of ribcage is
positioned over center of ball. Let head rest on ball, and relax hips. Keep knees wide apart, and position arms stretched out
overhead.

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Exercise: Engage inner abdominals first by bringing belly button
inwards. Then, curl body forward on ball. As you curl forward, reach hands for ceiling. Return to starting position. Repeat 5-15 times.

Sunday, October 2, 2011

Exercise of the Week

Crunches on Exercise Ball with Oblique Twist


Difficulty: Beginner to Moderate
(Consult your chiropractor before
engaging in this or any other exercise)
Start: Lie on back over exercise ball so that lower portion of
ribcage is positioned over center of ball. Let head rest on ball and
relax hips. image

Keep knees wide apart and position arms across chest
(easy), hands behind head with elbows out (moderate), or arms
stretched out overhead (difficult).image

Exercise: Engage inner abdominals first by bringing belly button
inwards. Then, curl body forward on ball, keeping lower back in
contact with ball at all times. As you curl forward, bring one shoulder/elbow across body in the direction of the opposite knee.

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Return to starting position. Alternate sides. Repeat 5-10 times each side.