fitness Poolside Pilates
Working out doesn’t have to mean going to the gym!
Pick a spot by the pool, the lake, or even your bed and do some core work. *You will need a towel or a yoga mat for comfort
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Just in time for your vacation— or your stay-cation!
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the hundred The perfect warm-up move for your core! Lie on your back. Put your legs in the air and lower to a slight angle (bonus points if you turn your knees and toes out just a little). The lower your legs are, the more difficult this move gets. With your belly button pulled into your spine and your chin a fist's distance away from your chest, pump your arms up and down by your sides. Inhale 5 times and exhale 5 times. The goal is to do 100 breaths in a row - but work up to it! For an easier version, keep your knees bent.
Don’t forget to stop back next month for more tips on staying fit! PREVIEW ISSUE - July 2013
knee-drop Have your arms straight out from your shoulders (like a T), and have your knees stacked directly over your hips. With your belly button drawn in toward your spine, drop your knees away from the sky and hover them slightly over the floor. Use your obliques (the sides of your abdominals) to pull your legs back to center. Repeat on the other side. Start with 16 repetitions (8 per side).
#3 x-crunch Contrary to popular belief, it is not a way to get revenge on your ex-boyfriend! Start with your back on the floor and your hands and feet spread apart so you look like an X. Then, bring your right hand toward your left foot, squeezing through your midsection and firing up your core! Lower back to the start position, and then repeat on the other side, bringing your left hand toward your left foot. Repeat for 12 repetitions.