No pain, no gain.

EXERCISE tip of the day

Try something new every week to keep your body challenged and changing. This week I did some abdominal exercises that I’m still feeling. And I love it when you feel it working the next day or two because you know you challenged that body part hard enough to make it respond. You want your body to respond and make changes for the better.

The exercises were simple but effective. All you need are two pieces of felt (fabric) and your body weight. Do this exercise on a hardwood floor or other slippery surface. (I used the plastic mat under my office chair. Just move the chair.) Place a piece of felt under the toes of each foot (shoes on) and then get in plank position on your elbows. Pull your right foot in to your chest and back out and repeat with your left foot. Continue for one minute or as long as you can. You’ll build up your endurance over time.

The other move is in the same position but works your obliques. Pull both feet to your chest as you twist your knees to one side. Slide your feet back out to plank position. Repeat on the other side. Continue for one minute.

It ABsolutely works!