Workout Wednesdays
It's summertime and with that comes sexy sundresses, tanks, or flirty crop tops. With all of these looks it is ideal to have your mid section nice and firm. Let's be real we all don't have rock hard abs and that's okay, however walking around with a muffin top is an absolute NO NO!. Let's just be real!
Workout Wednesdays are here to offer tips for simple techniques that can be done at home. If you are a gym rat congrats, but if you are someone like me who likes to workout in the comfort of your own home away from judgment and plain embarrassment then you are in the right place.....
SIDE PLANKS
Lie on your right side with your legs straight. Prop yourself up with your right forearm so your body forms a diagonal line. Rest your left hand on your hip. Brace your abs and hold for 60 seconds. If you can't make it to 60 seconds, hold for 5 to 10 seconds and rest for 5; continue for 1 minute. Be sure your hips and knees stay off the floor.
Benefits of Side Plank
The role of side plank is vast. Done properly and consistently, the most noticeable benefits include:
•Strengthen the shoulder girdle
•Strengthen the wrists and elbow joint
•Increase abdominal strength
•Firm and tone the body
This pose also helps to strengthen the back and chest at the same time in order to achieve balance. In addition, since it is a balancing pose it automatically gets to our core increasing stomach strength and reducing back strain.
So plank way ladies to a slimmer, sexier, midsection.
Healthy Meal of the Day - Chili Salmon w/ Pineapple Mango Salad
This is absolutely delicious!!!! However, I modified the recipe a bit and substituted the butter with olive oil and used avocado versus mango. I plated this dish over a bed of brown rice and I was in heaven. For more information on this dish check out www.divascancook.com
Workout Wednesdays are here to offer tips for simple techniques that can be done at home. If you are a gym rat congrats, but if you are someone like me who likes to workout in the comfort of your own home away from judgment and plain embarrassment then you are in the right place.....
SIDE PLANKS
Lie on your right side with your legs straight. Prop yourself up with your right forearm so your body forms a diagonal line. Rest your left hand on your hip. Brace your abs and hold for 60 seconds. If you can't make it to 60 seconds, hold for 5 to 10 seconds and rest for 5; continue for 1 minute. Be sure your hips and knees stay off the floor.
Benefits of Side Plank
The role of side plank is vast. Done properly and consistently, the most noticeable benefits include:
•Strengthen the shoulder girdle
•Strengthen the wrists and elbow joint
•Increase abdominal strength
•Firm and tone the body
This pose also helps to strengthen the back and chest at the same time in order to achieve balance. In addition, since it is a balancing pose it automatically gets to our core increasing stomach strength and reducing back strain.
So plank way ladies to a slimmer, sexier, midsection.
Healthy Meal of the Day - Chili Salmon w/ Pineapple Mango Salad
This is absolutely delicious!!!! However, I modified the recipe a bit and substituted the butter with olive oil and used avocado versus mango. I plated this dish over a bed of brown rice and I was in heaven. For more information on this dish check out www.divascancook.com
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