Give abdominal muscles, back a superior stretch

Alternate working your back and abdominal muscles with this simple routine. You can easily perform both of these moves at the end of your weight- or cardio-strengthening program to keep your core muscles strong and flexible. You will gradually be able to hold each position longer, but remember that patience and consistency will yield far better results than forcing your body to hold new positions too long, too soon.

Karen Voight

January 23, 2006