In my previous post
Be Aware: Muscles!, I mentioned being aware of what muscles you are using while exercising. Now let's take that one step further.
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Transversus Abdominis
from Wikimedia Commons |
The other day I was speed walking and I stopped moving my arms while I walked. Instead I put my right hand on the left side of my abs to feel how that muscle grouping was moving. Then, keeping my hand there, I started swinging my left arm and
hello commodore! The work in that small area had at least doubled. Now I know this is because my arm movement is giving greater cause for my abs to work to stabilize my core so I'm not flailing all over the place. But it was a cool reminder of how a simple movement can work out your body more. How easy is it when you're normal walking (aka not speed walking) to move your arms a little more?
You can't do this with every exercise, but this could also be a way for people who are less familiar with their muscles to create better awareness!
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