Exercises To Control Flabbiness

Problem Area And Solution:


4. The Problem: Hunched Shoulders
The Cause:
Tight chest muscles, developed while toiling away at the computer, can pull your shoulders forward into a 'desk droop' position.
The Solution: Stretching your chest muscles and strengthening your upper back will pull your shoulders into place. Lie face down with a rolled-up towel under your forehead. Reach arms behind you in the shape of a backward V, palms down and thumbs pointed toward the ceiling. Pulse arms up and down for 40 counts. Next, raise arms to form a T and pulse them 40 times. Last, lift arms forward to a V and pulse for 4 counts.

5. The Problem: Jiggly Triceps
The Cause: You are more likely to engage your biceps at the office because you are constantly picking up the phone, your coffee cup, etc. Rarely - if ever, do you reach behind you to grab something or push it away.
The Solution: Place a resistance band under your left foot and stand in a lunge with right foot forward. Holding the end of the resistance band in your right hand, raise elbow toward ceiling. Extend arm, then lower. Perform 12 reps, then switch sides to give your triceps their due.

6. The Problem: Lower-back Pain
The Cause: Slumping over your desk puts pressure on your lower-back muscles, causing tightness and discomfort.
The Solution: Strengthen your core and reduce lower-back pressure. Lie on your back with knees bent and feet flat on the floor. Being careful to keep your lower back on the floor and abs tight, lift your left foot 2 inches off the floor, hold for 2 seconds and lower. Repeat with your right foot, alternating legs in a marching motion, lifting one while lowering the other. Do 3 sets of 12 reps.

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