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| De-Stress and Breathe |
 Trina writes, "The stress of new challenges is beneficial and makes us feel alive. However, we can't live this way forever - we will be overcome with what I call a meltdown. This usually leads to illness, back pain, sleeplessness, and even depression.
How can we relieve some of these stressful conditions? Here are some tips."
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Simply put, give your body what it needs. There is no money involved; just a little time needed each day. Let's start by improving our core. Our core is the "main frame" of our well-being. Yes, one of the simple answers to what your body needs to descend from stress.
Step One: Start with your breath - lay down and place your hands on your ribs. Inhale and allow your ribs to expand east and west. Exhale; draw your ribs closed easily with out allowing the shoulders to roll forward and your spine to change shape. Do this at least 15 times every day.
Step Two: Once you have mastered step one you will add movement. Lying down with your feet flat on the floor and your knees bent, and upon exhalation you will tip your pelvic girdle up towards your heart. This is also referred to as the "Pelvic Tilt." Pay close attention to your shoulders; don't allow them to roll forward. Inhale and release the pelvic tilt and return to a neutral spine. Do this at least 15 times every day.
Step Three: We can now add our extremities. Upon the inhalation you will slide one leg straight down and with the exhalation you will return to a bent knee. Be careful not to allow the spine to change shape and keep your shoulders wide across your body. You can add an alternation with arms as well. Do this at least 15 times every day.
Step Four: Allow your body to rest. Your breath should be long and relaxed. Do this for at least 2 minutes after you have finished your core work. You can simply set a timer to be sure you don't shortchange yourself. You can add a towel to cover your eyes, while imagining a feeling of total solitude.
With a little time, breath, and core stabilization your body now has the opportunity to deal with what comes at you next. The idea behind a strong main frame is to allow our bodies the strength and flexibility it craves with the day-to-day activities. Remember your goals are to be written in pencil so that they can be changed easily. Keep it simple and remember to breath. Write me with your questions or ideas.
Trina Kubitschek, CPT
Owner of CrossFit Station
Endurance Coaching
Nutrition Counseling
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Posted on Mar 26, 2012 12:03pm.
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