quick exercise tips

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  • purplemb
    purplemb Member Posts: 1,542
    edited February 2007
    Ok ...WARNING...Vickie has posted an exercise...now I know its easy but....lol....

    this week.....BALANCE

    stand comfortable
    lift one foot,slightly...about shin hieght.. put it out in front...hold for a count of five, then out to the side, for five, then out in the back...for five

    then change sides.....

    NOW for the braave....repeat lifting your foot higher....
    use something if you must for balance, a chair or a wall...
    good luck..
    MB
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  • AlaskaDeb
    AlaskaDeb Member Posts: 2,601
    edited February 2007
    Hey! I found you

    I'm going to have to read back and start doing some of these. I have been walking and have started some VERY beginning yoga, but I need MORE movement...

    Deb C
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  • purplemb
    purplemb Member Posts: 1,542
    edited February 2007
    Ok another stretch....
    put your arm straight out in front of you , with the other wrist on your elbow, carefully bring it into your "chest"
    hold this for a count of 15 (increase as you become flexable)...shake out your arm, then switch sides...

    the trick is easy pressure by the wrist on the elbow...don't try to hard we don't want any pulled muscles...

    enjoy and have a great week
    MB
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  • purplemb
    purplemb Member Posts: 1,542
    edited February 2007
    ok now is anyone playing nice here...?

    I promise to be good...and not make you work too hard...

    Ok everyone cando Vickies potatoe bag exercises this week
    MB
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  • moonsong
    moonsong Member Posts: 15
    edited February 2007

    I never thought of this so I'm stupid but how do you exercise the chest after a mestectomy I mean do you still do push ups and stuff?

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  • purplemb
    purplemb Member Posts: 1,542
    edited February 2007
    moon...I was at my yoga instrutors day after...getting a line up of what I could do, and scheduling my first appt with her...so after my follow up the Dr said I could start..remember to talk to your Dr...they should have given you either a book of exercises to be doing or therapy...I got a book and instructions at the hospital...you MUST work those muscles....
    I still am working on getting back my strength but I am doing push ups etc...you just have to go slowly...
    good luck and there are never any stupid questions...so ask away...
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  • purplemb
    purplemb Member Posts: 1,542
    edited February 2007
    a new week and a new exercise...lol..feeling slightly evil....
    today we are doing "zen" pushups (or outs)

    now I still do my push ups on my knees so no worries...

    get in the push up position...

    place your hands flat and make the L shape (thumbs out)place your thumbs, and pointer fingers together under you nose..(there will be a gap between your hands but they will be touching...)
    now do your push ups or outs...trying to get your nose in the gap...lol...

    I warned you...
    good luck and keep up the good work
    MB
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  • purplemb
    purplemb Member Posts: 1,542
    edited March 2007
    ok a new week...is anyone playing?...

    oh well...this week you have a ticket to ride...lol..so enjoy the week off...
    don't worry I'll be back...
    so come play
    MB
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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited March 2007
    PurpleMB: Our fearless leader.

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  • purplemb
    purplemb Member Posts: 1,542
    edited March 2007
    Nicki...the pic monster has attacked...lololo

    Ok everyone must get one of tose exercise balls, what a riot...I just got one can't stay off it....

    and check out the HEALTH magazine, good articles about training..and all sorts of good stuff
    MB...be back on monday...
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  • Brendatrue
    Brendatrue Member Posts: 1,830
    edited March 2007
    These exercise tips are great! I've been checking in over the last several weeks, and I will continue to do so. Thanks for the suggestions!
    Brenda
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  • purplemb
    purplemb Member Posts: 1,542
    edited March 2007
    OK new week

    SQUATS....(three bounce method)
    stand with feet shoulder width apart
    keep your back straight.. lower your body down, go as far as you can...keep your hands in the middle of your chest for balance...now bounce 3 times and then come back up...
    Do this in groups of 10...with a break inbetween...

    for more workout...when you come back up...lift your knee up and slap it with your hands...like breaking something over it...alternate sides...

    enjoy and have a great work out week...
    MB
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  • purplemb
    purplemb Member Posts: 1,542
    edited March 2007
    OK bumping this cuz I think you guys are hiding on me....I promise only one new one a week...
    Mb
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  • purplemb
    purplemb Member Posts: 1,542
    edited March 2007
    Planks...
    either on your knees or toes
    lay on the floor...
    put hand and flat on floor, rest on you arm and elbow..
    lift up to your toes..., now you are a plank ..keep your back straight...( use your knees instead of toes if you must)
    hold for 15 seconds.repeat 3 times.....increase time
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  • purplemb
    purplemb Member Posts: 1,542
    edited March 2007
    Ok I'm sorry if I have scared you all off...but try one or two...
    MB
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  • lizws
    lizws Member Posts: 1,892
    edited March 2007

    Following like a good girl! LOL

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  • purplemb
    purplemb Member Posts: 1,542
    edited March 2007
    Liz,

    good girl...lol.
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  • purplemb
    purplemb Member Posts: 1,542
    edited March 2007
    GOOOD MORINING....its monday ....

    Ok now...this weeks exercise...

    stand with your back against the wall..feet shoulder width apart...
    now lower your Butt down...keeping your back against the wat, into a squat position...like you were sitting on a chair..
    hold it for 10-15 secs...and slowing rise back up...(increase time as you go)
    repeat....
    hugs and lets get healthy
    MB
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  • purplemb
    purplemb Member Posts: 1,542
    edited April 2007
    Another Monday,,,,anyone playing?

    todays exercise

    roll a towel into a log...place on the floor...
    stand off to one side with both feet together...now jump sideways over the towel...repeat this 20 times..
    then use one foot and hop, then switch feet...( 3 sets)

    now stand facing the towel...both feet together and jump foward then back... do as many as you can...

    As your strength builds raise the bar...hehehehe..
    keep up the good work

    MB..the exercise slave driver...remember bikini season is around the corner....
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  • purplemb
    purplemb Member Posts: 1,542
    edited April 2007

    BUMP
    ok where is everyone...bikini season is just around the corner..lol...
    Mb
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  • JeanOneal
    JeanOneal Member Posts: 23
    edited April 2007
    Hi-please give an exercise for the bottom part of the stomach. Do situps and walk the threadmill every day (almost) but need one for that certain area. Thanks. Jean
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  • purplemb
    purplemb Member Posts: 1,542
    edited April 2007
    Welcome Jean...well I will work on your request,

    this weeks...may help a little

    ok you need a rolled towel...
    lay on your back...raise your legs off the ground...bend your knees 90 degree bend...and out the towel between the knees...put your arms out to the side....
    now slowly let your knees drop to the left....try to keep your shoulder blades on the floor...
    then bring them slowly back up...and to the right...repeat so you do 20 each side....
    use your stomach muscles for control...

    enjoy...lol...MB
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  • purplemb
    purplemb Member Posts: 1,542
    edited April 2007
    Jean..try the she hates me...listed here...you'll just love them
    Mb
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  • ArmyNavyMom
    ArmyNavyMom Member Posts: 303
    edited April 2007
    MB - I found you!! Hoo Hoo!

    I just exercised my right index finger on my mouse wheel reading all the posts to this point! That should be good for about 1.5 calories, right?

    Anne
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  • purplemb
    purplemb Member Posts: 1,542
    edited April 2007
    Anne...hehehehe...yup...

    Good monday morning...and a new exercise....

    stretching today....

    stand with your feet shoulder width apart...
    relax...
    grab each elbow with the opposite hand..
    slowly lower your arms, trying to reach the floor...hold it
    (start off by slightly bending your knees and as you become more flexible keep your knees straighter..)
    then slowly raise your body up...use your stomach muscles ..
    repeat...5 times...then try to reach to the left , then the right...

    good luck and keep up the good work..
    REMEMBER to listen to your bodies and don't over do...
    MB
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  • purplemb
    purplemb Member Posts: 1,542
    edited April 2007
    ok this weeks exercise...

    get outside and walk, here in NY its finally nice, sowalk get a pedometer and get those 10,000 steps, breate in and out fresh air and sunshine, or a nice moonlight walk with someone special...thena glass of wine to relax...
    hugs..and keep up the good work...

    I wonder if anyone reads these but i notcie how many hits it has so I'll keep it up....

    MB...
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  • MargaretB
    MargaretB Member Posts: 1,305
    edited April 2007
    MB, I read the posts but it's doing what I read...

    Margaret
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  • purplemb
    purplemb Member Posts: 1,542
    edited April 2007
    LMAO.....
    at least your reading...
    MB
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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited April 2007
    MB..actually, I've just started reading your posts because, as a Personal Trainer, I thought I might be able to help out or add some hints and suggestions. For a number of years, I've also taught fitness/aerobics classes in addition to training clients on a one-to-one basis and some of my favorite classes were those where I taught beginner exercisers or those needing a gentler approach than the die-hards I get in step and muscle pump classes. Anyway, it seems that you're doing just fine here and I think that your attitude and sense of humor are very motivating! Please keep it up!
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  • purplemb
    purplemb Member Posts: 1,542
    edited April 2007
    Fit Chick, please join in , the more exercises we have the more chance some one may try something new....

    Just one a week...thanks for the help and encouragement

    MB
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