Staying Strong and Feeling Great
Wednesday, November 12th, 2008
Last year, at this time, I played paddle tennis several times a week. I started running a little less. And I developed some pretty uncomfortable lower back pain. You know the kind, where you squat to pick things up instead of bending over? Yeah. No fun. Because of a friend, I found a pilates studio nearby where I learned the “hundred,” among other exercises. Here’s the man himself, Joseph Pilates, demonstrating the hundred. Look simple? You strike that pose and count to 100! Try it. It’s really, really tough. Lower those legs a bit and it gets more challenging. Just make sure you keep your back glued to the floor, because if you engage your back muscles you could get hurt. For me, it worked and I’m a pilates convert. You might even end up with a six-pack!
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May your next run be a great one.
Rebecca