I once heard that on "The Doctors", they told women not to do pushups. They apperently make your chest tight. I was shocked, irritated, & dissapointed. Seriously? I think a pushup is one of the best exercies for women. A push-up stregthens your upper body and totally works your core. To gain balance, stretch your chest and stregthen your back also.
And, no, I don't like "girl" pushups. Start in a plank, but if you can not do it off the floor, then start off your kitchdn counter. As your body is in the plank position, you will get a core work out. As you get stronger, work your way down to your table, then a bench. Pretty soon you will be on the floor.
I love how these pictures above show what muscles you're using while in that pushup possition or closer to the floor in a plank. The top of the pushup works more of your shoulders, while the elbow plank is harder on the core. Iether way...get moving!!
Muscles keep me sane. I am a proud mother of 3 active preteen boys. The daily grind of driving them around, doing laundry, dishes, and vacuuming up popcorn only to repeat it again and again, can be not only mentally exhausting, but physically too. One thing that has kept me sane over the years is a daily workout. When the boys were toddlers, I remember them saying, "Mommy you cwabby, you need to go on wun!" And sure enough all I needed was a little endorphin rush and a hot shower with my favorite body wash. Heck, even a toddler knows basic human nature. We need to move. We need to be strong. Then we will be capable. Capable of great things. Hello, I'm Nasca, and welcome to my 1st blog post. Please, let me know how being strong and active has helped you cope with life.
And do I know first hand how you can rock a push-up many ways, my friend!!!
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