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Move It, Mom!

How to Fit Exercise Into Your Busy Schedule

By Tina Schmidt-McNulty, MS, CES

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  • Advanced: Lie on back with knees bent and one or both arms extended above the head. Repeat the torso lift so the shoulder blades come off the floor; inhale and return to start position. A pelvic tilt may be added to this exercise.

    • Lower Back Extensions (Target areas: Back)

    • Beginner: Lie on stomach with both arms and legs extended. Inhale and lift the opposite arm and leg about 3 inches off the floor. Exhale and return to the start position. Repeat with the other side.
    • Intermediate: Lie on stomach with both hands under the chin and legs extended. Inhale and lift the upper torso off the floor (about 2-3 inches); exhale and return to start position.
    • Advanced: Lie on stomach with both hands under chin and legs extended. Inhale and lift both the upper torso and legs off the floor (about 2-3 inches); exhale and return to start position.
    The "Fabulous Four" are versatile in the fact that the intensity level can be changed by altering the body against the resistance of gravity to make the exercise harder or easier depending on the fitness ability. Equipment such as dumbbells or resistance bands may be used to increase the intensity of the exercises. The convenient part is that they can be done at home, office or even on vacation!

    This highlights the fact that strength training does not always have to be performed in the gym with equipment to increase muscle mass. Strength training is an important complement to any cardiovascular exercise program to maximize results.

    A little creativity can make exercise easy and convenient, especially when time is of the essence and results are critical. Basically, keep it simple, challenging and add some "muscle" to the workouts. A quote by an unknown author best reiterates the main objective: "If you don't take care of your body, where are you going to live?"

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