The thought of getting on the floor and doing sit-ups isn’t very appealing. You may have nightmares of gym classes where you strained yourself to keep up with the gym instructor. At that time it seemed that the basic sit-up was the only thing that would make your stomach muscles stronger but now it is just one of numerous exercises that help with that hidden six pack that you have.
Strengthening the abdominal muscles is important not only for tightening up that gut but also for keeping your core muscles strong. Your stomach, your lower back and your hips are an important part of your overall strength many believe that you can’t be physically fit without a strong core.
Something that you probably have heard and it is well worth repeating, you can’t lose weight by just doing sit-ups or any other stomach exercise. You lose weight by eating fewer calories and burning off calories and the weight comes off everywhere not just in the stomach area.
Here is a great video from Expert village to get you started.
Back pain is one of the most common ailments today. Whether it is due to strain or injury, it can be debilitating and extremely frustrating. Luckily there are things that you can do to prevent back pain from returning or occurring in the first place. Strength training is one of the best ways to deal with your back pain.
What causes back pain?
It goes without saying that lower back pain can be found in people who don’t exercise and don’t eat properly, which leads to obesity. Excess weight puts an extreme demand on joints and muscles resulting in damaging strain that leads to lower back pain. There is a direct correlation between undeveloped stomach muscles and back pain. Without strong stomach muscles undo pressure is put upon the spine which in turn causes back pain.
Bad posture is another reason for back pain. Your bad posture may be caused by a lifetime habit of slouching or it could be caused by fatigue, (One of the best ways to fight fatigue to get into better shape!)
How to prevent lower back pain
Before you start any exercise program check with your doctor, especially if you have a history of back pain or if you are currently experiencing back pain. Strengthening your stomach muscles is one of the first things that you should do, combined with eating properly to reduce back pain.
Walking to help with back pain
Walking is beneficial for so many reasons including relieving back pain. Just remember that posture is very important when walking. Get in the habit of not slouching, stand up straight, and keep your chin up and your eyes looking forward.
