TAKE A MOMENT TO AMPLIFY YOUR APPRECIATION A SEASON OF GRATITUDE
We all know gratitude can impact everything from our mental well-being to our physical health and our ability to overcome significant setbacks. This holiday season, we invite you to tap into gratitude’s superpower. To help you take gratitude from thoughts to pay-it-forward actions, we invite you to download The Gratitude Amplifier at EntitlementAbolition.com/ Resources . To show you how it’s done, here’s a sneak peek at Doug’s Gratitude Amplifier for this month:
DISCOVER THE TRUTH ABOUT EFFECTIVE AB WORKOUTS CORE STRENGTH BEYOND CRUNCHES
WHAT IS YOUR CORE? You may hear the term “core” thrown around often, but where exactly is it, and what does it do? Your core is more than just abdominal muscles and includes muscles around your spine and pelvis. Your core muscles allow you to do most of the movements you make throughout the day, such as bending forward, rotating left and right, and holding yourself upright. When your core is weak, the muscles may not support you properly as you move about your day, which may lead to back or neck pain. Core strength naturally begins to deteriorate around age 30, so it’s critical to strengthen your core with exercise whether you’re 35 or 75. TRY AN ALTERNATIVE TO CRUNCHES There are plenty of core-strengthening exercises for every fitness level, whether
To say crunches are not fun would be an understatement. Repetitive and sometimes downright painful, this exercise has been touted for decades as the primary way to strengthen your core and get those picture- perfect abs. Now, new research suggests that statement isn’t 100% true. In fact, most trainers and fitness experts now discourage people of all ages from doing crunches. If you do them incorrectly, which most people do, you can damage your spine and neck without achieving good results. Why aren’t crunches effective? Well, situps and crunches only work your external muscles, not your inner core muscles. That means even if you do manage to attain prominent ab muscles through situps and crunches, you’ll likely still have weak core strength. This is concerning because core strength is vital for your physical health — a key part of your Foundational Dimension.
you’re a beginner, injured, or a pro. In particular, Pilates is an incredible type of exercise that focuses entirely on core strength and will have you feeling stronger in no time. If you want to get started, try some easy movements at home. Planks, bridges, toe taps, and swimmers are all great ways to build your core strength. However, you should always consult your physical therapist about the best core exercises for your unique needs.
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