Shirley Elliott

For the most effective workout, work the lower section of the rectus abdominis first, then the obliques, then the upper part of the rectus abdominis. When lifting your upper torso for a crunch, always keep your chin pointing up to the ceiling, rather than looking toward your knees. Really support your head and neck with your hands without pulling on your neck. Exhale on the contraction and inhale as your relax the muscles. Always

Make sure the lower back stays well supported. Relax for a moment between exercises. Allow enough time for a good stretch/cool-down period when you are done. Basic Crunch Lay down on the floor, knees bent, hands resting on your thighs, feet and lower back pressing into the ground. Squeeze the abdominals as you lift your upper body toward your knees. Lower. Your hands will naturally move up and down your leg. Exhale

Exercise can make an important contribution to preventing or reversing obesity. In fact, it's essential in controlling or reducing body weight. Here are the 10 major reasons why exercise helps you lose weight: Exercise helps with weight maintenance through direct energy expenditure (burning extra energy derived from body fat) and also improves aerobic fitness. Mobilisation of body fat Exercise mobilises body fat and increases fat oxidation. This means that when you exercise, the

#1 Objective – Firstly establish your goal distance and making it an achievable objective. This distance/time should be relative to your levels of fitness. Remember even if you have run all the distances or are more suited to run a specific distance, time becomes your “enemy”. The race is then against the clock rather than the distance and no matter how far you run