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<blockquote data-quote="lahiru06" data-source="post: 11233945" data-attributes="member: 100610"><p><strong>බඩ අඩුකර ගැනීමට ව්යායාම පෙලක්</strong></p><p></p><p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-size: 15px"><span style="color: Red"><span style="color: #88CC00"><strong>source-</strong></span></span></span><a href="http://gallery-umerphysio.synthasite.com/abs-strengthening-exercises-1.php" target="_blank">http://gallery-umerphysio.synthasite.com/abs-strengthening-exercises-1.php</a></p> <p style="text-align: center"></p> <p style="text-align: center"></p> <p style="text-align: center"><em><span style="font-size: 22px"><span style="color: Red"><a href="http://gallery-umerphysio.synthasite.com/abs-strengthening-exercises-1.php" target="_blank"><strong>හැමෝටම වැදගත් නිසයි කෙලින්ම දැම්මේ</strong></a></span></span></em></p> <p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-size: 18px"><span style="color: #88CC00"><strong>Abs Strengthening Exercises</strong></span></span> </p> <p style="text-align: center"></p> <p style="text-align: center"></p><p> <p style="text-align: center"> <p style="text-align: center"> <img src="http://www.tinajuanfitness.info/exercises/45-Degree-Scissors-1.gif" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p> <p style="text-align: center"> [FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]<span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="color: #ff0000"><strong> <span style="color: #88CC00">45 Degree Scissors </span></strong></span></span>[/FONT]</p> <p style="text-align: center"> <span style="color: #737373"><p style="text-align: left"> [FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]<span style="font-size: 10px">Strengthens the abdominal muscles. </span>[/FONT]</p></p> <p style="text-align: center"></span> </p></p> <p style="text-align: center"> <span style="color: #737373"><p style="text-align: left">[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]<span style="font-size: 10px"><strong>Equipment:</strong></span></p></span></p><p style="text-align: left"><span style="color: #737373"><span style="font-size: 10px"> Exercise mat. </span>[/FONT] </p></p> <p style="text-align: center"></span><span style="color: #FF00AA"><p style="text-align: left">[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]<span style="font-size: 10px"><strong>Exercise Technique:</strong></span>[/FONT] </p></p> <p style="text-align: center"></span><span style="color: #737373"><p style="text-align: left">[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]<span style="font-size: 10px">1. Lie down on the exercise mat with your arms extended beside you.</span></p></span></p><p style="text-align: left"><span style="color: #737373"><span style="font-size: 10px"> 2. Bring your knees directly above your hips. Extend both legs straight up.</span></p></span></p><p style="text-align: left"><span style="color: #737373"><span style="font-size: 10px"> 3. Tighten abdominal muscles as you slowly lower your legs to a 45-degree angle. This is your starting position.</span></p></span></p><p style="text-align: left"><span style="color: #737373"><span style="font-size: 10px"> 4. Continue to maintain the tightness in your abdominal muscles as you slowly lower one leg towards the floor.</span></p></span></p><p style="text-align: left"><span style="color: #737373"><span style="font-size: 10px"> 5. Bring your leg back to the starting position and repeat with the opposite leg. This is one repetition.</span></p></span></p><p style="text-align: left"><span style="color: #737373"><span style="font-size: 10px"> 6. Continue in this pattern until you have completed the desired number of repetitions.</span>[/FONT] </p></p> <p style="text-align: center"></span> </p><p> <span style="color: #FF00AA"><p style="text-align: left">[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]<span style="font-size: 10px"><strong>Performance Tips:</strong> </span>[/FONT] </p><p></span><p style="text-align: left">[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]<span style="font-size: 10px">1. Do not attempt to lower your legs to the 45-degree starting position until you have tightened your abdominal muscles. </span></p> <p style="text-align: left"><span style="font-size: 10px"> 2. Keep your abdominals tight to maintain balance and control all throughout the exercise.</span></p> <p style="text-align: left"><span style="font-size: 10px"> 3. If you feel your lower back arching off the floor, take a rest. This means your muscles are fatigued.</span></p> <p style="text-align: left"><span style="font-size: 10px"> 4. Beginner Level: To modify this exercise, keep your legs directly over your hips as the starting position. Lower your legs one by one to the 45-degree position.</span></p> <p style="text-align: left"><span style="font-size: 10px"> 5. If this bothers your lower back in any way, don’t do the exercise.</span></p> <p style="text-align: left"><span style="font-size: 10px"> 6. Variation: Switch legs a little faster.</span>[/FONT]</p><p> <p style="text-align: left">[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]<span style="font-size: 10px"><strong>Repetitions:</strong></span></p> <p style="text-align: left"><span style="font-size: 10px"> Do 8 to 10 repetitions</span>[/FONT]</p> <p style="text-align: left"></p> <p style="text-align: left"></p><p> <img src="http://www.tinajuanfitness.info/exercises/AB-CRUNCH-ON-MINI-BALL.gif" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p> [FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]<span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="color: #ff0000"><strong> <span style="color: #88CC00">Ab Crunch on Mini Ball</span></strong></span></span>[/FONT]</p><p> <span style="color: #737373"><p style="text-align: left">[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]<span style="font-size: 10px">This exercise firms and strengthens the abdominal muscles.</span>[/FONT]</p><p></span> <span style="color: #737373"><p style="text-align: left">[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]<span style="font-size: 10px"><strong>Equipment</strong></span></p></span></p><p style="text-align: left"><span style="color: #737373"><span style="font-size: 10px"> Exercise mat and small rubber ball.</span>[/FONT]</p><p></span> <span style="color: #737373"><p style="text-align: left">[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]<span style="font-size: 10px"><strong>Exercise Technique</strong></span></p></span></p><p style="text-align: left"><span style="color: #737373"><span style="font-size: 10px"> 1. Place the mini ball behind your shoulder blades.</span></p></span></p><p style="text-align: left"><span style="color: #737373"><span style="font-size: 10px"> 2. Legs should be hip distance apart with hands behind your head.</span></p></span></p><p style="text-align: left"><span style="color: #737373"><span style="font-size: 10px"> 3. Pull your waist towards the floor and tilt your pelvis as you curl your torso up.</span></p></span></p><p style="text-align: left"><span style="color: #737373"><span style="font-size: 10px"> 4. Slowly return to the starting position.</span></p></span></p><p style="text-align: left"><span style="color: #737373"><span style="font-size: 10px"> 5. Do the desired number of repetitions.</span>[/FONT]</p><p></span> <span style="color: #737373"><p style="text-align: left">[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]<span style="font-size: 10px"><strong>Performance Tips</strong></span></p></span></p><p style="text-align: left"><span style="color: #737373"><span style="font-size: 10px"> 1. Exhale as you curl; inhale on the return.</span></p></span></p><p style="text-align: left"><span style="color: #737373"><span style="font-size: 10px"> 2. Avoid clasping your hands behind your head so you don’t pull on your neck.</span>[/FONT]</p><p></span> <span style="color: #737373"><p style="text-align: left">[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]<span style="font-size: 10px"><strong>Repetitions</strong></span></p></span></p><p style="text-align: left"><span style="color: #737373"><span style="font-size: 10px"> 10 repetitions.</span>[/FONT]</p><p></span><span style="color: #737373"><p style="text-align: left"></p></span></p><p style="text-align: left"><span style="color: #737373"></p><p></span>[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]<span style="font-size: 10px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 10px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 10px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 10px"></span>[/FONT]<p style="text-align: left"><p style="text-align: center"><img src="http://www.tinajuanfitness.info/exercises/Ab%20crunch%20with%20ball%20lumbar.gif" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p> <p style="text-align: center"> </p> <p style="text-align: center"> [FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]<span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #88CC00"><strong>Ab Crunch with Ball Lumbar Support</strong></span></span></span>[/FONT] </p> <p style="text-align: center"></p> <p style="text-align: center"></p></p> <p style="text-align: left">[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]<span style="font-size: 10px"><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #737373"> Strengthens the abdominal muscles </span></span></span>[/FONT] </p><p><span style="color: #737373">[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]<span style="font-size: 10px"><strong>Equipment:</strong></span></span></p><p><span style="color: #737373"><span style="font-size: 10px"> Exercise mat, rubber or plastic ball. Another option is to use a medicine ball. </span>[/FONT]</span></p><p><span style="color: #FF00AA">[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]<span style="font-size: 10px"><strong>Exercise technique:</strong></span>[/FONT]</span></p><p></p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]<span style="font-size: 10px">Sit down with knees bent. Place the ball behind your lower back and lean back against it until your body is in an inclined position. </span>[/FONT]</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]<span style="font-size: 10px">Hold your arms in front of you at shoulder level with your palms facing each other. </span>[/FONT]</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]<span style="font-size: 10px">Contract your abdominal muscles and slightly curl your upper body while maintaining contact with the ball. </span>[/FONT]</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]<span style="font-size: 10px">Return to starting position. </span>[/FONT]</li> </ul><p><span style="color: #FF00AA">[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]<span style="font-size: 10px"><strong>Performance tips:</strong></span>[/FONT]</span></p><p></p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]<span style="font-size: 10px">Exhale as you curl forward; inhale as you return to starting point. </span>[/FONT]</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]<span style="font-size: 10px">Consciously contract your abdominal muscles to initiate the curl rather than just propelling your upper body forward. As you contract your abs, press your lower back into the ball. </span>[/FONT]</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]<span style="font-size: 10px">Maintain contact between your lower back and the ball throughout the exercise. </span>[/FONT]</li> </ul><p><span style="color: #FF00AA">[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]<span style="font-size: 10px"><strong>Repetitions: </strong></span>[/FONT]</span></p><p><span style="color: #737373">[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]<span style="font-size: 10px">Do 5-10 repetitions. </span></span></p><p><span style="color: #737373"><span style="font-size: 10px"></span>[/FONT]</span></p><p><span style="color: #737373"></span></p><p><span style="color: #737373"></span></p><p style="text-align: center"><span style="color: #88CC00"><span style="font-size: 12px"><img src="http://www.tinajuanfitness.info/exercises/abcrunch%20with%20sidebend.gif" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></span></span></p> <p style="text-align: center"><span style="color: #88CC00"><span style="font-size: 12px"><strong>[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Abdominal Crunch with Side Bend [/FONT]</strong></span></span></p> <p style="text-align: center"><span style="color: #88CC00"><span style="font-size: 12px"></span> </span></p><p><span style="color: #737373"> [FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]<span style="font-size: 10px">Strengthens and tightens the abdominal muscles</span>[/FONT]</span></p><p><span style="color: #737373">[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]<span style="font-size: 10px"><strong>Equipment</strong></span></span></p><p><span style="color: #737373"><span style="font-size: 10px"> Exercise mat </span>[/FONT]</span></p><p><span style="color: #FF00AA">[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]<span style="font-size: 10px"><strong>Exercise Technique</strong></span>[/FONT]</span></p><p></p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]<span style="font-size: 10px">Lie on your back with knees and feet together and hands behind your head. </span>[/FONT]</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]<span style="font-size: 10px">Curl your torso upward then bend sideways to the right and to the left in a continuous manner.</span>[/FONT]</li> </ul><p><span style="color: #FF00AA">[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]<span style="font-size: 10px"><strong>Performance Tips</strong></span>[/FONT]</span></p><p></p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]<span style="font-size: 10px">Focus on trying to bring your elbow to your hip.</span>[/FONT]</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]<span style="font-size: 10px"> Move at a moderate and controlled speed.</span>[/FONT]</li> </ul><p><span style="color: #737373"> [FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]<span style="font-size: 10px"><strong>Repetitions</strong></span></span></p><p><span style="color: #737373"><span style="font-size: 10px"> Do ten to twelve repetitions (one repetition equals bending to the right and then to the left). </span></span></p><p><span style="color: #737373"><span style="font-size: 10px"></span>[/FONT]</span></p><p><span style="color: #737373"></span></p><p><span style="color: #737373"></span></p><p style="text-align: center"><img src="http://www.tinajuanfitness.info/exercises/abcrunch-str8-legs.gif" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p> <p style="text-align: center"> <span style="color: #ff0000"><span style="color: #88CC00"></span></span></p> <p style="text-align: center"><span style="color: #ff0000"><span style="color: #88CC00"> </span></span></p><p><span style="color: #88CC00"><p style="text-align: center">[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]<span style="font-size: 12px"><strong>Ab Crunch with Straight Legs</strong></span>[/FONT]</p><p></span><span style="color: #737373">[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]<span style="font-size: 10px">Strengthens the abdominal muscles </span></span></p><p><span style="color: #737373"><span style="font-size: 10px"> </span>[/FONT]</span></p><p><span style="color: #737373"><p style="text-align: left">[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]<span style="font-size: 10px"><strong>Equipment:</strong></span></p></span></p><p style="text-align: left"><span style="color: #737373"><span style="font-size: 10px"> Exercise Mat</span>[/FONT] [FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]<span style="font-size: 10px">and a belt, rope, stick or rubber band </span>[/FONT] </p><p></span><span style="color: #737373"><p style="text-align: left">[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]<span style="font-size: 10px"><strong>Exercise:</strong></span></p></span></p><p style="text-align: left"><span style="color: #737373"><span style="font-size: 10px"> </span>[/FONT] </p><p></span></p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"> <p style="text-align: center"> <p style="text-align: left">[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]<span style="font-size: 10px"> Lie down with legs straight and arms overhead a little wider than shoulder width, holding a belt, rope, stick, or rubberband.</span>[/FONT]</p></p> <p style="text-align: center"> </p> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"> <p style="text-align: center"> <p style="text-align: left"> [FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]<span style="font-size: 10px">Simultaneously bring the arms forward as you curl the upper torso. </span>[/FONT]</p></p> <p style="text-align: center"> </p> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"> <p style="text-align: center"> <p style="text-align: left">[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]<span style="font-size: 10px">Slowly lower down to starting position.<br /> </span>[/FONT]</p></p> <p style="text-align: center"> </p> </li> </ul><p> [FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]<span style="font-size: 10px"><strong>Performance tips:</strong></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 10px"> </span>[/FONT]</p><p> </p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]<span style="font-size: 10px">In the starting position with your arms overhead, make sure your lower back is not overarching. To be in proper alignment, make sure the back of your lower ribcage is touching the floor while still maintaining a natural curve on your lower back. </span>[/FONT]</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]<span style="font-size: 10px"> Initiate the movement by sliding the front of your lower ribcage toward the top of your hipbones. Your arms will follow naturally.</span>[/FONT]</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]<span style="font-size: 10px"> Exhale as you curl the upper torso; inhale as you return to starting position. </span>[/FONT]</li> </ul><p> <span style="color: #FF00AA">[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]<span style="font-size: 10px"><strong>Repetitions:</strong></span>[/FONT]</span></p><p> [FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]<span style="font-size: 10px">Do 10-12 repetitions</span>[/FONT]</p><p></p><p></p><p style="text-align: center"><img src="http://www.tinajuanfitness.info/exercises/abcurlext.gif" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p> <p style="text-align: center">[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]<span style="color: #ff0000"><strong><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="color: #88CC00">Abdominal Curl with Partially Extended Legs</span></span></strong></span>[/FONT]</p> <p style="text-align: center"></p><p></p><p>[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]<span style="font-size: 10px"><span style="color: #0000ff"><span style="color: #737373">Doingthe traditional abdominal curl with partially extended legs makes theobliques (muscles that criss-cross the abdominal wall) work togetherwith the rectus muscle (straight muscle in the middle of the abdominalwall).</span></span></span>[/FONT]</p><p><span style="color: #737373">[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]<span style="font-size: 10px"><strong>Equipment</strong></span></span></p><p><span style="color: #737373"><span style="font-size: 10px"> Exercise mat.</span>[/FONT]</span></p><p><span style="color: #FF00AA">[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]<span style="font-size: 10px"><strong>Exercise Technique</strong></span>[/FONT]</span></p><p></p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]<span style="font-size: 10px">Lie down with your hands behind your head and your knees bent with your feet directly under your knees.</span>[/FONT]</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]<span style="font-size: 10px">Contract and squeeze your abdominal muscles so your lower back flattens against the mat. </span>[/FONT]</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]<span style="font-size: 10px">Slowlymove your feet away from you while maintaining the contact of yourlower back against the mat. Stop when you feel you can no longer keepyour lower back on the mat. This will be your starting position.</span>[/FONT]</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]<span style="font-size: 10px">Exhale as you contract your abdominal muscles to curl your head and shoulders upward.</span>[/FONT]</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]<span style="font-size: 10px">Hold for a second or two.</span>[/FONT]</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]<span style="font-size: 10px">Inhale as you slowly lower your upper body down.</span>[/FONT]</li> </ul><p><span style="color: #FF00AA">[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]<span style="font-size: 10px"><strong>Performance Tips</strong></span>[/FONT]</span></p><p></p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]<span style="font-size: 10px">Toprotect your lower back, it is important to only extend the legs as faras you can go while still being able to press the lower back to themat. </span>[/FONT]</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]<span style="font-size: 10px">If this exercise bothers your back, please avoid doing it.</span>[/FONT]</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]<span style="font-size: 10px">Purposely contract your abdominal muscles before lifting your head and shoulders to avoid jerking and pulling on your neck.</span>[/FONT]</li> </ul><p>[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]<span style="font-size: 10px"><span style="color: #0000ff"><span style="color: #737373"><strong>Repetitions</strong></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 10px"><span style="color: #0000ff"><span style="color: #737373">Do 10 to fifteen repetitions slowly. Rest. Do another one or two setsor choose another type of abdominal exercise for variety. </span></span></span>[/FONT]</p><p></p><p></p><p style="text-align: center"><span style="color: #88CC00"><img src="http://www.tinajuanfitness.info/exercises/ab-rocker.gif" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /> </span></p> <p style="text-align: center"><span style="color: #88CC00"> </span></p> <p style="text-align: center"><span style="color: #88CC00"> <strong>[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]<span style="font-size: 12px">Abdominal Rocker</span>[/FONT]</strong></span></p><p><span style="color: #737373"><p style="text-align: left">[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]<span style="font-size: 10px">[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Strengthens the abdominal muscles[/FONT]</span>[/FONT]</p><p></span><span style="color: #737373">[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]<span style="font-size: 10px"><strong>Equipment</strong></span></span></p><p><span style="color: #737373"><span style="font-size: 10px"> Exercise mat </span>[/FONT]</span></p><p><span style="color: #FF00AA">[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]<span style="font-size: 10px"><strong>Exercise Technique</strong> </span>[/FONT] </span></p><p></p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]<span style="font-size: 10px">Lie on your back with your knees together, feet on floor, and arms extended above your head. </span>[/FONT]</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]<span style="font-size: 10px"> Lift your torso and lower; lift your legs and hips and lower. <br /> <br /> This is considered one repetition.</span>[/FONT]</li> </ul><p><span style="color: #FF00AA">[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]<span style="font-size: 10px"><strong>Performance Tips</strong> </span>[/FONT] </span></p><p></p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]<span style="font-size: 10px"> The basic variation is the technique mentioned above. For a more advanced version, do a rocking motion. Lift your torso and as you lower it down, simultaneously lift your legs and hips. When you lower your legs and hips, simultaneously lift your torso and so on.</span>[/FONT]</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]<span style="font-size: 10px"> Control the excess movement in the spine when you lower your legs by contracting the abdominal muscles (pull your navel towards your spine).</span>[/FONT]</li> </ul><p><span style="color: #737373"> [FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]<span style="font-size: 10px"><strong>Repetitions</strong></span></span></p><p><span style="color: #737373"><span style="font-size: 10px"> Do ten to twelve repetitions</span>[/FONT]</span></p><p><span style="color: #737373"></span></p><p><span style="color: #737373"></span></p><p style="text-align: center"> <span style="font-size: 12px"><img src="http://www.tinajuanfitness.info/exercises/abslide.gif" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></span></p> <p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-size: 12px"></span> [FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]<span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="color: #88CC00"><strong> Abdominal Slide </strong></span></span>[/FONT] </p> <p style="text-align: center"> </p> <p style="text-align: center"> </p> <p style="text-align: center"> <span style="color: #737373"><p style="text-align: left">[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]<span style="font-size: 10px">Strengthens the abdominal muscles without having to do a "curl or crunch" type of exercise. </span>[/FONT] </p></p> <p style="text-align: center"></span></p><p><span style="color: #737373">[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]<span style="font-size: 10px"><strong>Equipment</strong></span></span></p><p><span style="color: #737373"><span style="font-size: 10px"> Exercise mat. </span>[/FONT]</span></p><p><span style="color: #737373">[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]<span style="font-size: 10px"><strong>Exercise Technique</strong></span></span></p><p><span style="color: #737373"><span style="font-size: 10px"> </span>[/FONT]</span></p><p></p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]<span style="font-size: 10px">This exercise needs to be done without shoes but with socks on so the legs can "slide". </span>[/FONT]</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]<span style="font-size: 10px">Lie down with arms under head, legs together, knees bent, and toes up. Heels should be off the exercise mat and on the floor. This is the starting position. </span>[/FONT]</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]<span style="font-size: 10px">Contract the abdominal muscles by pulling navel towards the spine so that the lower back is gently pressed into the floor. Maintain this position throughout the exercise. </span>[/FONT]</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]<span style="font-size: 10px">Slowly slide heels forward until legs are straight with a slight bend in the knees. </span>[/FONT]</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]<span style="font-size: 10px">Slide heels back to the starting position. </span>[/FONT]</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]<span style="font-size: 10px">Do the desired number of repetitions. </span>[/FONT]</li> </ul><p><span style="color: #737373">[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]<span style="font-size: 10px"><strong>Performance Tips</strong></span></span></p><p><span style="color: #737373"><span style="font-size: 10px"> </span>[/FONT]</span></p><p></p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]<span style="font-size: 10px">It is important to keep the abdominals contracted and the lower back pressed into the floor as you slide the legs back and forth to protect your spine. </span>[/FONT]</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]<span style="font-size: 10px">If you do this exercise properly, you will feel a strong contraction in the abs rather than the front of the thighs. </span>[/FONT]</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]<span style="font-size: 10px">Move slowly - two to three seconds sliding forward and two to three seconds sliding back. </span>[/FONT]</li> </ul><p><span style="color: #737373">[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]<span style="font-size: 10px"><strong>Repetitions</strong></span></span></p><p><span style="color: #737373"><span style="font-size: 10px"> Twelve to fifteen repetitions. Do one or two sets. </span></span></p><p><span style="color: #737373"><span style="font-size: 10px"></span>[/FONT]</span></p><p><span style="color: #737373"><p style="text-align: center"><p style="text-align: center"><p style="text-align: left"></p></span></p><p style="text-align: left"><span style="color: #737373"></p> </p> </p><p></span></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="lahiru06, post: 11233945, member: 100610"] [b]බඩ අඩුකර ගැනීමට ව්යායාම පෙලක්[/b] [CENTER][SIZE=4][COLOR=Red][COLOR=#88CC00][B]source-[/B][/COLOR][/COLOR][/SIZE][URL]http://gallery-umerphysio.synthasite.com/abs-strengthening-exercises-1.php[/URL] [I][SIZE=6][COLOR=Red][URL="http://gallery-umerphysio.synthasite.com/abs-strengthening-exercises-1.php"][B]හැමෝටම වැදගත් නිසයි කෙලින්ම දැම්මේ[/B][/URL][/COLOR][/SIZE][/I] [SIZE=5][COLOR=#88CC00][B]Abs Strengthening Exercises[/B][/COLOR][/SIZE] [/CENTER] [CENTER] [CENTER] [IMG]http://www.tinajuanfitness.info/exercises/45-Degree-Scissors-1.gif[/IMG] [FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=3][COLOR=#ff0000][B] [COLOR=#88CC00]45 Degree Scissors [/COLOR][/B][/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT] [COLOR=#737373][LEFT] [FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=2]Strengthens the abdominal muscles. [/SIZE][/FONT][/LEFT] [/COLOR] [/CENTER] [COLOR=#737373][LEFT][FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=2][B]Equipment:[/B] Exercise mat. [/SIZE][/FONT] [/LEFT] [/COLOR][COLOR=#FF00AA][LEFT][FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=2][B]Exercise Technique:[/B][/SIZE][/FONT] [/LEFT] [/COLOR][COLOR=#737373][LEFT][FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=2]1. Lie down on the exercise mat with your arms extended beside you. 2. Bring your knees directly above your hips. Extend both legs straight up. 3. Tighten abdominal muscles as you slowly lower your legs to a 45-degree angle. This is your starting position. 4. Continue to maintain the tightness in your abdominal muscles as you slowly lower one leg towards the floor. 5. Bring your leg back to the starting position and repeat with the opposite leg. This is one repetition. 6. Continue in this pattern until you have completed the desired number of repetitions.[/SIZE][/FONT] [/LEFT] [/COLOR] [/CENTER] [COLOR=#FF00AA][LEFT][FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=2][B]Performance Tips:[/B] [/SIZE][/FONT] [/LEFT] [/COLOR][LEFT][FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=2]1. Do not attempt to lower your legs to the 45-degree starting position until you have tightened your abdominal muscles. 2. Keep your abdominals tight to maintain balance and control all throughout the exercise. 3. If you feel your lower back arching off the floor, take a rest. This means your muscles are fatigued. 4. Beginner Level: To modify this exercise, keep your legs directly over your hips as the starting position. Lower your legs one by one to the 45-degree position. 5. If this bothers your lower back in any way, don’t do the exercise. 6. Variation: Switch legs a little faster.[/SIZE][/FONT][/LEFT] [LEFT][FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=2][B]Repetitions:[/B] Do 8 to 10 repetitions[/SIZE][/FONT] [/LEFT] [IMG]http://www.tinajuanfitness.info/exercises/AB-CRUNCH-ON-MINI-BALL.gif[/IMG] [FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=3][COLOR=#ff0000][B] [COLOR=#88CC00]Ab Crunch on Mini Ball[/COLOR][/B][/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT] [COLOR=#737373][LEFT][FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=2]This exercise firms and strengthens the abdominal muscles.[/SIZE][/FONT][/LEFT] [/COLOR] [COLOR=#737373][LEFT][FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=2][B]Equipment[/B] Exercise mat and small rubber ball.[/SIZE][/FONT][/LEFT] [/COLOR] [COLOR=#737373][LEFT][FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=2][B]Exercise Technique[/B] 1. Place the mini ball behind your shoulder blades. 2. Legs should be hip distance apart with hands behind your head. 3. Pull your waist towards the floor and tilt your pelvis as you curl your torso up. 4. Slowly return to the starting position. 5. Do the desired number of repetitions.[/SIZE][/FONT][/LEFT] [/COLOR] [COLOR=#737373][LEFT][FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=2][B]Performance Tips[/B] 1. Exhale as you curl; inhale on the return. 2. Avoid clasping your hands behind your head so you don’t pull on your neck.[/SIZE][/FONT][/LEFT] [/COLOR] [COLOR=#737373][LEFT][FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=2][B]Repetitions[/B] 10 repetitions.[/SIZE][/FONT][/LEFT] [/COLOR][COLOR=#737373][LEFT] [/LEFT] [/COLOR][FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=2] [/SIZE][/FONT][LEFT][CENTER][IMG]http://www.tinajuanfitness.info/exercises/Ab%20crunch%20with%20ball%20lumbar.gif[/IMG] [FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=3][COLOR=#000000][COLOR=#88CC00][B]Ab Crunch with Ball Lumbar Support[/B][/COLOR][/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT] [/CENTER] [FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=2][COLOR=#000000][COLOR=#737373] Strengthens the abdominal muscles [/COLOR][/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT] [/LEFT] [COLOR=#737373][FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=2][B]Equipment:[/B] Exercise mat, rubber or plastic ball. Another option is to use a medicine ball. [/SIZE][/FONT][/COLOR] [COLOR=#FF00AA][FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=2][B]Exercise technique:[/B][/SIZE][/FONT][/COLOR] [LIST] [*][FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=2]Sit down with knees bent. Place the ball behind your lower back and lean back against it until your body is in an inclined position. [/SIZE][/FONT] [*][FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=2]Hold your arms in front of you at shoulder level with your palms facing each other. [/SIZE][/FONT] [*][FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=2]Contract your abdominal muscles and slightly curl your upper body while maintaining contact with the ball. [/SIZE][/FONT] [*][FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=2]Return to starting position. [/SIZE][/FONT] [/LIST] [COLOR=#FF00AA][FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=2][B]Performance tips:[/B][/SIZE][/FONT][/COLOR] [LIST] [*][FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=2]Exhale as you curl forward; inhale as you return to starting point. [/SIZE][/FONT] [*][FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=2]Consciously contract your abdominal muscles to initiate the curl rather than just propelling your upper body forward. As you contract your abs, press your lower back into the ball. [/SIZE][/FONT] [*][FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=2]Maintain contact between your lower back and the ball throughout the exercise. [/SIZE][/FONT] [/LIST] [COLOR=#FF00AA][FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=2][B]Repetitions: [/B][/SIZE][/FONT][/COLOR] [COLOR=#737373][FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=2]Do 5-10 repetitions. [/SIZE][/FONT][/COLOR] [COLOR=#737373] [/COLOR] [CENTER][COLOR=#88CC00][SIZE=3][IMG]http://www.tinajuanfitness.info/exercises/abcrunch%20with%20sidebend.gif[/IMG] [B][FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Abdominal Crunch with Side Bend [/FONT][/B] [/SIZE] [/COLOR][/CENTER] [COLOR=#737373] [FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=2]Strengthens and tightens the abdominal muscles[/SIZE][/FONT][/COLOR] [COLOR=#737373][FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=2][B]Equipment[/B] Exercise mat [/SIZE][/FONT][/COLOR] [COLOR=#FF00AA][FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=2][B]Exercise Technique[/B][/SIZE][/FONT][/COLOR] [LIST] [*][FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=2]Lie on your back with knees and feet together and hands behind your head. [/SIZE][/FONT] [*][FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=2]Curl your torso upward then bend sideways to the right and to the left in a continuous manner.[/SIZE][/FONT] [/LIST] [COLOR=#FF00AA][FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=2][B]Performance Tips[/B][/SIZE][/FONT][/COLOR] [LIST] [*][FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=2]Focus on trying to bring your elbow to your hip.[/SIZE][/FONT] [*][FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=2] Move at a moderate and controlled speed.[/SIZE][/FONT] [/LIST] [COLOR=#737373] [FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=2][B]Repetitions[/B] Do ten to twelve repetitions (one repetition equals bending to the right and then to the left). [/SIZE][/FONT][/COLOR] [COLOR=#737373] [/COLOR] [CENTER][IMG]http://www.tinajuanfitness.info/exercises/abcrunch-str8-legs.gif[/IMG] [COLOR=#ff0000][COLOR=#88CC00] [/COLOR][/COLOR][/CENTER] [COLOR=#88CC00][CENTER][FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=3][B]Ab Crunch with Straight Legs[/B][/SIZE][/FONT][/CENTER] [/COLOR][COLOR=#737373][FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=2]Strengthens the abdominal muscles [/SIZE][/FONT][/COLOR] [COLOR=#737373][LEFT][FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=2][B]Equipment:[/B] Exercise Mat[/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=2]and a belt, rope, stick or rubber band [/SIZE][/FONT] [/LEFT] [/COLOR][COLOR=#737373][LEFT][FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=2][B]Exercise:[/B] [/SIZE][/FONT] [/LEFT] [/COLOR] [LIST] [*] [CENTER] [LEFT][FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=2] Lie down with legs straight and arms overhead a little wider than shoulder width, holding a belt, rope, stick, or rubberband.[/SIZE][/FONT][/LEFT] [/CENTER] [*] [CENTER] [LEFT] [FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=2]Simultaneously bring the arms forward as you curl the upper torso. [/SIZE][/FONT][/LEFT] [/CENTER] [*] [CENTER] [LEFT][FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=2]Slowly lower down to starting position. [/SIZE][/FONT][/LEFT] [/CENTER] [/LIST] [FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=2][B]Performance tips:[/B] [/SIZE][/FONT] [LIST] [*][FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=2]In the starting position with your arms overhead, make sure your lower back is not overarching. To be in proper alignment, make sure the back of your lower ribcage is touching the floor while still maintaining a natural curve on your lower back. [/SIZE][/FONT] [*][FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=2] Initiate the movement by sliding the front of your lower ribcage toward the top of your hipbones. Your arms will follow naturally.[/SIZE][/FONT] [*][FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=2] Exhale as you curl the upper torso; inhale as you return to starting position. [/SIZE][/FONT] [/LIST] [COLOR=#FF00AA][FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=2][B]Repetitions:[/B][/SIZE][/FONT][/COLOR] [FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=2]Do 10-12 repetitions[/SIZE][/FONT] [CENTER][IMG]http://www.tinajuanfitness.info/exercises/abcurlext.gif[/IMG] [FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][COLOR=#ff0000][B][SIZE=3][COLOR=#88CC00]Abdominal Curl with Partially Extended Legs[/COLOR][/SIZE][/B][/COLOR][/FONT] [/CENTER] [FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=2][COLOR=#0000ff][COLOR=#737373]Doingthe traditional abdominal curl with partially extended legs makes theobliques (muscles that criss-cross the abdominal wall) work togetherwith the rectus muscle (straight muscle in the middle of the abdominalwall).[/COLOR][/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT] [COLOR=#737373][FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=2][B]Equipment[/B] Exercise mat.[/SIZE][/FONT][/COLOR] [COLOR=#FF00AA][FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=2][B]Exercise Technique[/B][/SIZE][/FONT][/COLOR] [LIST] [*][FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=2]Lie down with your hands behind your head and your knees bent with your feet directly under your knees.[/SIZE][/FONT] [*][FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=2]Contract and squeeze your abdominal muscles so your lower back flattens against the mat. [/SIZE][/FONT] [*][FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=2]Slowlymove your feet away from you while maintaining the contact of yourlower back against the mat. Stop when you feel you can no longer keepyour lower back on the mat. This will be your starting position.[/SIZE][/FONT] [*][FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=2]Exhale as you contract your abdominal muscles to curl your head and shoulders upward.[/SIZE][/FONT] [*][FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=2]Hold for a second or two.[/SIZE][/FONT] [*][FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=2]Inhale as you slowly lower your upper body down.[/SIZE][/FONT] [/LIST] [COLOR=#FF00AA][FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=2][B]Performance Tips[/B][/SIZE][/FONT][/COLOR] [LIST] [*][FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=2]Toprotect your lower back, it is important to only extend the legs as faras you can go while still being able to press the lower back to themat. [/SIZE][/FONT] [*][FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=2]If this exercise bothers your back, please avoid doing it.[/SIZE][/FONT] [*][FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=2]Purposely contract your abdominal muscles before lifting your head and shoulders to avoid jerking and pulling on your neck.[/SIZE][/FONT] [/LIST] [FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=2][COLOR=#0000ff][COLOR=#737373][B]Repetitions[/B] Do 10 to fifteen repetitions slowly. Rest. Do another one or two setsor choose another type of abdominal exercise for variety. [/COLOR][/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT] [CENTER][COLOR=#88CC00][IMG]http://www.tinajuanfitness.info/exercises/ab-rocker.gif[/IMG] [B][FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=3]Abdominal Rocker[/SIZE][/FONT][/B][/COLOR][/CENTER] [COLOR=#737373][LEFT][FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=2][FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Strengthens the abdominal muscles[/FONT][/SIZE][/FONT][/LEFT] [/COLOR][COLOR=#737373][FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=2][B]Equipment[/B] Exercise mat [/SIZE][/FONT][/COLOR] [COLOR=#FF00AA][FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=2][B]Exercise Technique[/B] [/SIZE][/FONT] [/COLOR] [LIST] [*][FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=2]Lie on your back with your knees together, feet on floor, and arms extended above your head. [/SIZE][/FONT] [*][FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=2] Lift your torso and lower; lift your legs and hips and lower. This is considered one repetition.[/SIZE][/FONT] [/LIST] [COLOR=#FF00AA][FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=2][B]Performance Tips[/B] [/SIZE][/FONT] [/COLOR] [LIST] [*][FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=2] The basic variation is the technique mentioned above. For a more advanced version, do a rocking motion. Lift your torso and as you lower it down, simultaneously lift your legs and hips. When you lower your legs and hips, simultaneously lift your torso and so on.[/SIZE][/FONT] [*][FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=2] Control the excess movement in the spine when you lower your legs by contracting the abdominal muscles (pull your navel towards your spine).[/SIZE][/FONT] [/LIST] [COLOR=#737373] [FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=2][B]Repetitions[/B] Do ten to twelve repetitions[/SIZE][/FONT][/COLOR] [COLOR=#737373] [/COLOR] [CENTER] [SIZE=3][IMG]http://www.tinajuanfitness.info/exercises/abslide.gif[/IMG] [/SIZE] [FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=3][COLOR=#88CC00][B] Abdominal Slide [/B][/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT] [COLOR=#737373][LEFT][FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=2]Strengthens the abdominal muscles without having to do a "curl or crunch" type of exercise. [/SIZE][/FONT] [/LEFT] [/COLOR][/CENTER] [COLOR=#737373][FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=2][B]Equipment[/B] Exercise mat. [/SIZE][/FONT][/COLOR] [COLOR=#737373][FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=2][B]Exercise Technique[/B] [/SIZE][/FONT][/COLOR] [LIST] [*][FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=2]This exercise needs to be done without shoes but with socks on so the legs can "slide". [/SIZE][/FONT] [*][FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=2]Lie down with arms under head, legs together, knees bent, and toes up. Heels should be off the exercise mat and on the floor. This is the starting position. [/SIZE][/FONT] [*][FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=2]Contract the abdominal muscles by pulling navel towards the spine so that the lower back is gently pressed into the floor. Maintain this position throughout the exercise. [/SIZE][/FONT] [*][FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=2]Slowly slide heels forward until legs are straight with a slight bend in the knees. [/SIZE][/FONT] [*][FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=2]Slide heels back to the starting position. [/SIZE][/FONT] [*][FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=2]Do the desired number of repetitions. [/SIZE][/FONT] [/LIST] [COLOR=#737373][FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=2][B]Performance Tips[/B] [/SIZE][/FONT][/COLOR] [LIST] [*][FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=2]It is important to keep the abdominals contracted and the lower back pressed into the floor as you slide the legs back and forth to protect your spine. [/SIZE][/FONT] [*][FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=2]If you do this exercise properly, you will feel a strong contraction in the abs rather than the front of the thighs. [/SIZE][/FONT] [*][FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=2]Move slowly - two to three seconds sliding forward and two to three seconds sliding back. [/SIZE][/FONT] [/LIST] [COLOR=#737373][FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=2][B]Repetitions[/B] Twelve to fifteen repetitions. Do one or two sets. [/SIZE][/FONT][/COLOR] [COLOR=#737373][CENTER][CENTER][LEFT] [/LEFT] [/CENTER] [/CENTER] [/COLOR] [/QUOTE]
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