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Becky’s
Body Basics
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Stretch for each exercise routine
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Cobra
Stretch – all abs
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Hamstring
Stretch – leg extensions
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Supine
Piriformis Stretch – hips & buttocks
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Hip
Flexor – quad
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Always remember that with any fitness
exercise, routine or goal, there are no absolutes. Any weight
training or muscle toning activity will increase your weight.
Muscle weighs more than fat and
muscle never turns into fat and fat into muscle. Fat cells are
permanent and they shrink and swell
according to your food intake and cardio activity. Muscle strengthens
or weakens according to how
much you train them with resistance or weight training. Muscle
and fat are 2 distinct entities,
therefore, do not beat yourself up if you do not see continued
weight loss after working out
over time. You may want to start measuring loss of inches instead.
Also be prepared to cross train,
because over time your muscles have a memory and they get used
to your current work-out routine.
So, shock your muscles and system by changing your routine every
six months. Take each moment
as it comes and set small goals that are realistic and achievable.
Stay Happy, Healthy & Fit,
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