FLEX TIME HAMSTRING CURLS.Works on: Hey, life's all about balance, right? Well, the same philosophy applies to exercise. If we lift to the front, then we also need to lift to the back. Hamstring curls are the sister, or balance, move to knee lifts. Hamstring curls target the hamstring muscles hamstring muscle n. Any of the three muscles constituting the back of the upper leg that serve to flex the knee joint, adduct the leg, and extend the thigh. , or back of the thigh, the calf muscles and the core muscles as well. THE MOVE Step 1: Stand with arms bent at elbows, knees slightly bent, weight distributed evenly between both feet. Step 2: Bend one knee and try to touch your heel to your tush tush canine tooth in a horse. as you pull your arms in. Stretch your arms out as your foot returns to the floor. Alternate move: If you have trouble balancing, hold onto the back of a sturdy chair while you perform this exercise. Remember to move only the legs when holding onto a support. Repetitions: Start with 10 alternating hamstring curls, or 5 total on each side. Then see if you can work up to 20, 30 or even 50 total hamstring curls each morning! ABOUT THE TRAINER: Easily the most recognizable face in the fitness industry, Richard Simmons For other persons named Richard Simmons, see Richard Simmons (disambiguation). Richard Simmons (born Milton Teagle Richard Simmons July 12, 1948) is a fitness expert who promotes weight-loss programs, most famously through a line of aerobics videos and has helped millions of overweight men and women through his exercise videos, eating programs, books, and national television and radio appearances. This year, Simmons leads his 26th Cruise to Lose weight-loss program aboard Carnival Cruise Lines This article or section needs sources or references that appear in reliable, third-party publications. Alone, primary sources and sources affiliated with the subject of this article are not sufficient for an accurate encyclopedia article. . He also teaches at Slimmons, a motivational weight-loss and exercise studio he established in 1974. For more information, call (310) 275-4663, visit www.richardsimmons.com or stop by Slimmons at 9306 Civic Center Drive, Beverly Hills Beverly Hills, city (1990 pop. 31,971), Los Angeles co., S Calif., completely surrounded by the city of Los Angeles; inc. 1914. The largely residential city is home to many motion-picture and television personalities. . Dana Miller is a West Hills native who has struggled with her weight since she was 9 years old. Seven years ago, she joined the Slimmons studio and began eating sensible, balanced meals provided by Simmons' FoodMover program. Since then, she has lost 110 pounds and ran her first marathon on Sunday, the San Diego San Diego (săn dēā`gō), city (1990 pop. 1,110,549), seat of San Diego co., S Calif., on San Diego Bay; inc. 1850. San Diego includes the unincorporated communities of La Jolla and Spring Valley. Coronado is across the bay. Rock 'n' Roll Marathon The Rock n' Roll Marathon is an annual marathon foot-race held in San Diego, California, USA. It was established in 1998 and has been run every year since. The marathon commences at 6 th Ave. at Palm and concludes at Parade Deck in Marine Corps Recruit Depot. . CAPTION(S): 3 photos Photo: (1 -- 2) no caption (Richard Simmons) (3) no caption (Dana Miller) Tina Burch/Staff Photographer |
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