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Tone to protect
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Muscles of buttocks, back, thigh and legs are in a kinetic chain. They help us sit, stand and move. These muscles protect the joints of the ankle, knee and hip. Toning of these muscles benefits the lower back, too. Here is a posture that can be done even by those who find it difficult to sit on the floor.Method1. Sit upright on a chair.2. Keep a chair in front with its backrest towards...
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Weak muscles around the shoulder can make household work and even shaking hands with someone tough! Here is a simple twin-chair technique to maintain the stability and strength of the shoulders.P.S. If you have a history of shoulder dislocation, consult your doctor before doing this exercise.  Method1 Take two chairs.2 Keep a folded blanket on top of each chair.3 Keep the...
Strike a balance   09 January, 2013
These are the prerequisites for balancing the body weight on your arms: 1 Joints in the arms—wrist, elbow and shoulder—are healthy.2 Arm muscles are strong.3 Abdominal muscles are strong.4 The proprioceptive ability to find the centre of gravity as demanded by the posture.These can be developed with the help of two chairs. Here is the technique.Method1 Stand upright.2 Keep a chair...
Chest bend   12 December, 2012
Bending at the thoracic spine provides a better stretch for the cardiac and pulmonary regions than bending at the lumbar spine. The thoracic portion—the longest segment of the spinal column—has 12 vertebrae. Here is a technique to provide a stretch to this portion. The posture also helps the respiratory muscles.Method:1. Keep two chairs with their seats abutting each...
Bend for strength   21 November, 2012
The abdominal cavity is a huge chemical factory with a prominent role in the process of digestion. The various organs here need to be properly toned to maintain their efficiency. Also, abdominal muscles in the anterior spinal column and associated muscles in the posterior play a vital role in the health of the lower back. These muscles need to be strengthened. Here is a posture that accomplishes...
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