BASIC TRAINING.Q: I always tell my husband to stretch when he works out, but he ignores me. Isn't stretching an important part of any exercise regimen regimen /reg·i·men/ (rej´i-men) a strictly regulated scheme of diet, exercise, or other activity designed to achieve certain ends. reg·i·men n. 1. ? A: Yes. It is very important for all of us to spend a little time stretching our bodies. As we juggle our busy schedules we may find time to squeeze in a workout Workout Informal repayment or loan forgiveness arrangement between a borrower and creditors. workout 1. The process of a debtor's meeting a loan commitment by satisfying altered repayment terms. , but taking the extra time to stretch may seem like a waste. The truth is, flexible muscles are less likely to get strained or injured in·jure tr.v. in·jured, in·jur·ing, in·jures 1. To cause physical harm to; hurt. 2. To cause damage to; impair. 3. . Stretching also makes us feel good and alive. The best time to stretch is when our bodies are warm. Do your favorite stretch immediately after your cardio Cardio is the medical term used to reference the heart. From Greek kardia: heart. The Greek spelling using k is the reason for the usage of K in EKG (electrocardiogram). or weight workout. When the muscles are warm, they respond better and you won't be as sore the next day. I have included one of my favorite My Favorite is an independent synthpop band from Long Island, New York. They released two CDs: Love at Absolute Zero and Happiest Days of Our Lives. My Favorite broke up on September 14, 2005, when singer Andrea Vaughn left the band. stretches. Add some of your own and create a routine that you can do several times during the week. Your body will thank you. Exercise: Kneeling Chest Stretch Start by kneeling on the floor. Keep your back straight and focus on your posture. Pull the shoulders back and lift the chest. Place both hands behind your back and walk your fingers up the back while pressing the palms of the hands together in a prayer position. Press the shoulders back and lift the chest as you breathe in Verb 1. breathe in - draw in (air); "Inhale deeply"; "inhale the fresh mountain air"; "The patient has trouble inspiring"; "The lung cancer patient cannot inspire air very well" inhale, inspire and out slowly. Keep the palms pressing together and hold. Close your eyes and feel your body relax. Stay in this position as long as you like. ABOUT THE TRAINER Kathy Kaehler, NBC's ``Today'' show fitness expert, who has worked with Julia Roberts, Jennifer Aniston, Cindy Crawford For the porn star of the same name, see . Cynthia Ann Crawford (born February 20, 1966, in Dekalb, Illinois) is an American supermodel, MTV television personality, celebrity endorser, cover girl, and actress. and Michelle Pfeiffer, is ready to help you with your workout. Just e-mail her at Kathy.Kaehler(at)dailynews.com. If she answers your question in her column, she will send you her fitness tips newsletter for free. For more information on exercise and healthy living, write to her at the Daily News or visit her Web site at www.healthetips.com. CAPTION(S): photo Photo: no caption (Kathy Kaehler) |
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