Recently in a Martha Graham modern dance class, I danced better than I ever have. Even when I could not do a movement that was new for me, I was strong and poised. I had not warmed up much. As the teachers they often say, this comes form the inside, from your core essence and will. At a reiki session months ago, the practitioner told me to not forget my core. With all of my energy, what is missing is sometimes not trusting myself - my choices, my preferences, and even my opinions, and trusting the Universe along with that. The strength and pride to choose and deal with whatever mistakes you may make through the learning process of dance or life, will have you "perform" better always.
Disclaimer: None of the above information can be taken as a substitute for advice from a medical professional, such as a physician.
My third book, Pocket Guide to Fitness, is available on www.louizapatsis.com, http://www.authorhouse.com, www.bn.com and http://www.amazon.com. If you look up my name on those Web sites, you will find my other books The Boy in a Wheelchair and Life, Work and Play: Poems and Short Stories.
Tuesday, December 23, 2008
Subtle Abdominal Movements
As in Martha Graham dance classes, often subtle movements, from the head to the toes, have you gain strength, stamina and poise.
Here are some subtle abdominal movements:
Rectus Abdominus:
You can lie down, sit or stand. If you stand, stand with your legs shoulder-width apart. Inhale deeply. Exhale and contract your rectus abdominus.Isolate this muscle. Inhale and release. Repeat 40 times. this has you connect with your emotions. For instance, while contracting you may feel pain, and when exhaling you may feel a rebirth or resurrection.
Transverse Obliques: Stand with your legs shoulder-width apart. Do not bend your knees. Turn slightly to the right, about two "circular" inches. Do the same on the left. Repeat until you have four sets of ten repetitions on each side. You can hold free weights for more resistance.
Disclaimer: None of the above information can be taken as a substitute for advice from a medical professional, such as a physician.
My third book, Pocket Guide to Fitness, is available on www.louizapatsis.com, http://www.authorhouse.com, www.bn.com and http://www.amazon.com. If you look up my name on those Web sites, you will find my other books The Boy in a Wheelchair and Life, Work and Play: Poems and Short Stories.
Here are some subtle abdominal movements:
Rectus Abdominus:
You can lie down, sit or stand. If you stand, stand with your legs shoulder-width apart. Inhale deeply. Exhale and contract your rectus abdominus.Isolate this muscle. Inhale and release. Repeat 40 times. this has you connect with your emotions. For instance, while contracting you may feel pain, and when exhaling you may feel a rebirth or resurrection.
Transverse Obliques: Stand with your legs shoulder-width apart. Do not bend your knees. Turn slightly to the right, about two "circular" inches. Do the same on the left. Repeat until you have four sets of ten repetitions on each side. You can hold free weights for more resistance.
Disclaimer: None of the above information can be taken as a substitute for advice from a medical professional, such as a physician.
My third book, Pocket Guide to Fitness, is available on www.louizapatsis.com, http://www.authorhouse.com, www.bn.com and http://www.amazon.com. If you look up my name on those Web sites, you will find my other books The Boy in a Wheelchair and Life, Work and Play: Poems and Short Stories.
Monday, December 01, 2008
Russian Kettlebells
Today on the subway I moved to an outside seat to get ready to get off at 34th Street. A tall African-American man sat on the inside seat and read a health magazine. I was in the moment and talked to him. He is a personal trainer. I quickly shared about my book and gave him a business card. He gave me a Vitamin Shoppe magazine. I read an article on Russian kettlebells by Pavel Tsatsouline. I will share some of it here.
I wondered what the name of those medicine balls with a handle is, or what are different ways to use them. According to Pavel, there are three ways.
1. Swing: Grab the handle with one or two hands, squat, and drop it between your knees. Snap it forward with force for your legs and glutes to hip height.
2. Grind: Grab the handle with one or two hands and slowly lift it to chest height.
3. Snatches are done in one swift, fluid motion. You swing and snatch the kettlebell with both hands overhead with your arm extended. Do not lock your elbows.
Disclaimer: None of the above information can be taken as a substitute for advice from a medical professional, such as a physician.
My third book, Pocket Guide to Fitness, is available on www.louizapatsis.com, http://www.authorhouse.com, www.bn.com and http://www.amazon.com. If you look up my name on those Web sites, you will find my other books The Boy in a Wheelchair and Life, Work and Play: Poems and Short Stories.
I wondered what the name of those medicine balls with a handle is, or what are different ways to use them. According to Pavel, there are three ways.
1. Swing: Grab the handle with one or two hands, squat, and drop it between your knees. Snap it forward with force for your legs and glutes to hip height.
2. Grind: Grab the handle with one or two hands and slowly lift it to chest height.
3. Snatches are done in one swift, fluid motion. You swing and snatch the kettlebell with both hands overhead with your arm extended. Do not lock your elbows.
Disclaimer: None of the above information can be taken as a substitute for advice from a medical professional, such as a physician.
My third book, Pocket Guide to Fitness, is available on www.louizapatsis.com, http://www.authorhouse.com, www.bn.com and http://www.amazon.com. If you look up my name on those Web sites, you will find my other books The Boy in a Wheelchair and Life, Work and Play: Poems and Short Stories.
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