FLEX TIME.THE MOVE: Psoas Stretch Works on: Strengthens the psoas muscle in the lower back. Step 1: Start by kneeling on the floor with your left knee bent at a 90-degree angle. Keep your right foot gently curled curl v. curled, curl·ing, curls v.tr. 1. To twist (the hair, for example) into ringlets or coils. 2. toward you and raise your right arm toward the ceiling. Step 2: Turn your pelvis pelvis, bony, basin-shaped structure that supports the organs of the lower abdomen. It receives the weight of the upper body and distributes it to the legs; it also forms the base for numerous muscle attachments. toward the right side, keeping your left knee in its original position. With your right arm, reach over your head. Repeat on the opposite side. Repetitions: Hold the stretch for 10 to 30 seconds. Repeat six times a day. ABOUT THE TRAINER: Emilio Cienfuegos is a personal trainer personal trainer person n → (persönlicher) Fitnesstrainer m, (persönliche) Fitnesstrainerin f with 10 years of experience. He is currently certified See certification. by the National College of Exercise Professionals and the National Academy of Sports Medicine The National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) is a certification, research and fitness education organization that was founded in California in 1987. NASM develops continuing education for professional athletic trainers. , among other organizations. For more information on this exercise or for personal training, contact Topanga Training and Fitness at (818) 347-9500. To see previous exercises featured in Flex Time, go to www.dailynews.com/health. CAPTION(S): 2 photos Photo: (1 -- 2) no caption (Emilio Cienfuegos) Andy Holzman/Staff Photographer |
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