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If you're looking to tone your belly and increase core strength, the next time you're driving tilt the seat back a few inches yet keep your posture upright. On Tuesday I drove for about two hours and woke up the next morning with sore abs and a tight tummy. What a pleasant surprise!
Not slouching in general is a great workout because you are fighting that oh-so-powerful force of gravity. Good posture not only gets you stronger but also makes you look slimmer, more confident, and happier.
How do you keep your core in shape?
Exercise balls? Dancing? Pilates? Laughter?
PS... A special Thank You! to Brandi from Not Your Average Ordinary and Pizzelles and Lillian from Unstitched for sending the sweetest Valentine's Day cards in the mail. I felt so loved and so honored to know these fantastic bloggers. I might have gotten a little misty eyed but we wont go into that.
32 comments:
oooh thanks for this tip! Maybe I can try this when I am at the office, I'll tilt my seat back a few times. Thanks for the tip sweetie. Have a happy Thursday!
I use 5-pound weights and an exercise ball three days a week, for 40 minutes a day. I feel toned and amazing. I always feel icky when I don't workout! :P
Aww, you're welcome! :) I'm so glad the card made it to you safely!
I haven't been doing very well about keeping my core tight...hehe, haven't been working out as much as I'd like, but when I do, I love doing Pilates exercises and Tracy Anderson (of course!)
Haha I was slouching over my computer reading this and now I'm sitting up perfectly straight. Thanks for the reminder and motivation!!! xoxo
I'll try anything!! This seems easier I'll give it a whirl! I pull my tummy in and let it out after 5 seconds repeatedly when I'm sitting at my job! I think it works because I hurt sometimes the next day! =)
Melanie's Randomness
OOoh good tip! I'm afraid my hip flexors are so strong that they take over in keeping me sitting upright - isn't that just great? lol
cool tip!!! i really need to work on my tummy and especially my posture :) yay for getting valentines!
xx
heyrocketgirl
OH, I am a huge sloucher. I know... it's awful. Yoga seems to help! xo
ok first of all I am loving this girls eye liner, hair and from what i can tell where ever she is going I want to go too!
you are so cute I have done that before too. Actually it is any time I drive in San Fran I am upright trying to look over the hill lol. I dont trust those streets..!
Aw, how sweet! My voice teachers have banned me from all forms of exercise where I tighten my tummy all day long (one ballet class literally takes weeks of lessons to undo), but I do some core and strengthening exercises at home, where I can minimize the damage to my singing muscles!
I thought you were going to say coughing- since that is what everyone seems to be doing these days.
I'll have to try this on my next road trip!
I just HOLD it all in!!!! That is the best way to keep it TONED and looking good!!!
I am TOTALLY doing that the next time I drive!
I haven't commented for a while, but I wanted to say that I really appreciate that you write things about health and fitness. It's very interesting. I guess since you are a an athlete it comes naturally. Love your posts! ~Natalie
I WILL be using this tip lady. Merci beaucoup!
Such a great idea - I think I've done it a few times without realizing it since my husband and I share a vehicle.
This is amazing! Since I loathe working out this is the perfect solution....kill 2 birds with one stone. I Like it!
um i need to def remember this!!
how i try to core up...im headed out to the gym tonight!! i try to remember to even tighten my stomach while i work out.
happy thursday, friend!
Love the idea that from today on I can swap the daily sit-ups for a back-leaning driver's seat - I really want to try this! I've been VERY LAZY over winter, but started playing tennis this week...Oooohh, my poor muscles!
love this! xx
what a great tip! i am being terrible at doing this lately... too much work!!!
So sweet to send real Valentines in the mail.
I will be trying out the seat trick tomorrow on my way to work, fingers crossed that it will work
Amazing tip!!! As I was reading this I realized I was hunched over my computer like an ogre ;) haha, I straightened up as soon as I finished reading! Can you give us some more health/body tips?? You must know so many being a dancer ;) I do NOTHING to keep in shape but I must start ASAP!!
Great tip! I love it. I have gotten such bad posture lately. I need to battle that stress and stand up straight!
Aww, you're welcome, Tiffany! Really, how could I not? And I love this tip! Right now, my trainer helps me tighten my tummy -- last week I was so sore that even a light cough felt like 100 situps.
that's such a good idea. but i don't drive! eek!
Ooh girl I am on it! With a 2.5 hour commute I should stop hating the traffic and be thankful it gives me a chance to 'workout' :) My posture is soooo bad, I need an improvement asap!
GREAT idea! Although I don't drive much, I'm going to use this with my office chair too where I spend wayyy too much time slouching!
Will absolutely try this...I am always in the car...thanks!
Great little tip, thanks!
never really thought about working on my core while driving. I will have to try that next time I hop in my car.
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