Do you really want help? I guess I still need some.

I find it very interesting getting on to my space ( which my kids said was a must for networking) and getting into the forums there. I have read many of the forums under health, exercise, weight loss, nutrition and so on. I find it amazing that individuals are asking legit questions but the answers that are given are 90% with extreme distaste, bizare and off the wall.. I was getting frustrated for the individuals asking the questions. Maybe then again I may need to lighten up. I take my profession very seriously but I also like to have fun. If fitness and lifestyle change is not fun don't bother. I am asking for you help because I am passionate about what I do and want to help as many individuals as possible. I thought that forums were the best place to do that. I have also been on additional forums at exercise places, nutrition places and fitness places. There are lots of trainers out there and most are good. Others need to be careful with the information that is received. What avenue would you think would get my messages across to the most amount of individuals that truly want to change.
Thanks

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Too busy to exercise try these

We are all busy and think of every excuse under the sun why we don't have time to take care of ourselves. Here are a few hints that may help. In volume 1 you learn to work outer thigh, hamstring curls and leg extensions while standing. I personally keep my band in the bathroom. While I am brushing my teeth (the electric toothbrush is timed for 2 minutes) I place my band on my ankles and work those three muscle groups. I do use full range of motion BUT... I still keep perfected body positioning which is extremely important. I will complete a slow 10 repetitions for each leg for each exercise. By the time I am finished my legs do feel like they have gotten a good workout and those three exercises I do not have to think of them again. Then you can incorporate the other exercises that I have written up while you are in the car to start working your upper body.
What most individuals do not realize is that you can break up your workout during the day. It is what did you accomplish by the end of the day.

exercise of the Day Friday

Here is another exercise to help you when you are short on time. To work the bicep muscle and you are sitting at a desk- of course you are sitting tall and both your feet are on the floor- place your hands under your desk with your elbows tucked into your sides and press upward. Keep your shoulders down and your neck relaxed and you will feel the front of your upper arms engage.

This can also be done if you are in your car stuck in traffic - (again stay safe and do not perform if your car is in motion.) place your hands under your steering wheel with your elbows tucked into your sides and lift upward. Keep your shoulders and neck relax.

Breathe throughout your busy day and you will continue to work your abdominals and feel energized.

exercise of the day

For today if you are stuck in traffic or at a long traffic light dont become frustrated. Do a few of your deep breaths.
To work your abs- extend your arms out front and place them on your steering wheel. Sit tall and gently press down on the steering wheel. You should feel your abdominals engage. Hold for your 3-5 breaths depending on how long the light is. Do not do these if your car is in motion.

this can also be done if you are stuck behind a desk all day or you are out at a bar waiting to be served. Burning every calorie counts!!

Hi Melissa

Like many others that do workout there is a tendency to overwork muscles and that is one of the many reasons that individuals become sore. Body positioning has alot to do with your workouts. Again if body positioning is off you may become sore. Are you listening to your body? What I teach on the DVD's is how muscle should feel when you are working out so that you will not become sore. Personally I want to wake up in the morning feeling energized not sore. When you become sore you most likely will not stick with our workouts. Yes the DVD's will help you from becoming sore. What you may feel is the feeling of "oh I forgot I had those muscles" it will be an awareness not soreness.
Ellen

what I am looking for

I am looking for individuals that have tried the isobreathing method to let others know how they are doing. Dont hesitate to also add in comments on how you are feeling. Some of the comments I have received are I am feeling healthier, I now have more range of motion. I can go up stairs easier now.

Thanks
Ellen