Personal Fitness Professional - September 2008 - (Page 31)

[SPONSORED BY] TOE TAPS START: Lie on the back with the roller horizontally beneath the sacrum, imprinted pelvis, shoulders stabilized, hands holding the ends of the roller, hips and knees bent with shins parallel to the ﬂoor. ACTION: Inhale — Prepare for movement. ûExhale — Engage abdominals; keep pelvis stable, slowly tapping one foot down toward the ﬂoor. ûInhale — Control return of the leg to start position. ûExhale — Keep the center strong; tap the other foot down towards the ﬂoor. TIPS: Maintain abdominal connection throughout movement, imprinting to support the lower back. ûKeep roller resting under the sacrum, not the lower back. ûKeep the shoulders and neck relaxed. ûReach the foot only as far as pelvic stability can be maintained; avoid arching the lower back. FROG LEGS START: Lie on the back with the roller horizontally beneath the sacrum, imprinted pelvis, shoulders stabilized, hands holding the ends of the roller, hips turned out, knees open and bent with heels pressing together. ACTION: Inhale — Prepare for movement. ûExhale — Engage abdominals, extend legs out diagonally, and press inner thighs together while straightening the legs. ûInhale — Control return of the legs to open frog position. TIPS: Maintain abdominal connection throughout movement, imprinting to support the lower back. ûKeep roller resting under the sacrum, not the lower back. ûKeep the shoulders and neck relaxed. ûReach the foot only as far as pelvic stability can be maintained; avoid arching the lower back. SHOULDER BLADE PUSH-UP START: Assume neutral spine plank position with hands gently clasped, forearms on the ﬂoor, elbows wide under the shoulders, thighs on the roller just above the knees. ACTION: Inhale — Slowly lower the torso, allowing shoulder blades to slide in and up. ûExhale — With a strong core, press the torso back to start position, sliding shoulder blades back and down. TIPS: Maintain abdominal connection, up and in, stabilizing the spine in neutral throughout movement. ûKeep the head in line with the rest of the spine. ûChallenge strength by placing roller just below the knees or at the shins. For more information, contact OPTP at 800.367.7393 or visit www.optp.com. SEPTEMBER2008 · WWW.FIT-PRO.COM 31 http://www.optp.com http://www.optp.com http://WWW.FIT-PRO.COM

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Personal Fitness Professional - September 2008 Contents Letter from the Editor, Writers Adding Pilates and Yoga to Your Clients' Workouts Combating Youth Obesity Prescription for Success NEW! The Balancing Act Technical Necessities Product Profiles Current Controversies Mark Your Calendar Coaching Your Client's Diet Life Coaching 101 Exercise Spotlight Product Profiles New on the Market [Spotlight] Gregg Miehle

Personal Fitness Professional - September 2008

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