Lady Docs Corner Cafe Blog
Jody Miller, M.A., RCEP
Breast Cancer – A Patient Perspective
I usually write to you about exercise routines but this article shares my journey and experience with breast cancer. I am ten days out from my breast reconstruction surgery. All…
Read MoreTo Weigh or Not To Weigh?
As a culture both women and men are often emotionally connected to their scale weight/ body weight. We let it define us. It tells us whether we are “good” or…
Read MoreHealthy Back Series
The following four exercises are the basis for a healthy back routine. Performed individually or as a series, they will help strengthen the spinal muscles. Combine this series with the Sit…
Read MoreCreating a Balanced Fitness Routine
As we enter a new year with new intentions and motivation, it’s a great time to review and assess our fitness routines. We always want to get the greatest benefit…
Read MoreHere is the fifth and final exercise in the abdominal series. We have reviewed the basic sit-up, the oblique twist sit-up, the reverse lift, the traditional oblique and oblique alternators, and now today’s featured…
Read MoreFeatured Move – 4th abdominal challenge – Traditional Oblique and Oblique Alternators
Today’s featured move, the fourth in the abdominal series, is another oblique challenger with two versions: Traditional Oblique and Oblique Alternators. These are great alternatives to the oblique twist sit-up OR additional…
Read MoreFeatured move – 3rd sit-up – the reverse lift
Today’s featured move is a reverse lift. It targets the lower abdomen - the transverse abdominis muscle. Lie on the mat, lift your legs, knees together and flexed gently. Your…
Read MoreFeatured Move: Oblique Twist Situp
Now that you’ve mastered good technique for the basic sit-up, this second move will focus on the oblique abdominals, the muscles on both sides of your abdomen. Lie on a firm…
Read MoreFeatured Move: The Basic Sit-Up
This is the first of several demos of different varieties of sit-ups. When used together and done properly, they’ll help strengthen the core by working the many muscles from the…
Read MorePush-Ups: Upper Body and Core Strength Using Your Own Body Weight
Pushups are a great body weight exercise used to strengthen the upper body and improve core strength. The chest, arms, shoulders, back and neck are all involved. Select from the…
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