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Hip toning ….. it isn’t that bad…..
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Hip And Happening – Top Tips For Exercising Your Hip The Right Way
Hip exercises definitely help reduce weight to certain limit but contrary to the myth and the tall claims made by info-commercials, spot reduction of fat is not possible. Junk foods has been found to be uniform all over the body although accumulation has been found in the mid body first. While exercises such as hip strengthening exercises, hip slimming exercises are found useful in rehabilitation programs they are also applicable in weight management. Hip reducing exercises are important for those who (predominantly in women) have wider pelvis that also accommodates more fat.
Hip Reducing Exercises
There is a wide range of hip slimming exercises varying according to their utilities (benefits) and applicability. We take a look at some of those here.
Side Lunge Slide
This hip toning exercise works on the gluteus mediums muscle. You can’t do this exercise on a carpet. Smooth floor is better. Stand with feet stretched apart to hip width with one foot on a paper plate. Slide your foot, which is on the paper plate, away sidewise while keeping torso and abs upright. You will need to bend the other knee. Hold it there for a while and get the foot back sliding to original position. Repeat the same for the next foot and then the cycle for 8-10 times. You can rest your hands on your torso.
Front one legged squat
Stand on a step to begin with. Lift your left leg out forward and slowly begin to squat till the toe of the left foot touches the floor. Touch the floor lightly while keeping the right knee in line with your toes. Now stand up slowly and repeat it 8-10 times. Change legs and repeat for 4-5 sets again.
Chair squat
Stand in front of a chair with your feet spread to hip width, hold torso straight and abs tight. Slowly bend your knees without spreading until you are almost sitting on the chair. Hold knees behind toes and for balance you can stretch arms forward. Hold there for about 2-3 seconds and then stand up slowly. Repeat for 14-15 times and of 2-3 sets.
Bullfrog
Bull frog is another of the hip strengthening exercises that also works on thighs. This is not recommended for those of you with joint pains and arthritis. Stand up with feet spread to hip width. Then squat till hips are in the lowest position. Hold there for not more than a second and then in one swift move leap up like a frog does. Repeat this 8-10 times but not on a hard floor to avoid injury. This exercise is also called as squat thrust.
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Jog on to a healthy ifestyle
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Jogging – It Is Not Only Easy But Also Effective
Jogging, the term is not aptly defined unlike other activities or exercises. However, one can say jogging is running at brisk, trotting pace as a form of exercise for burning calories and cardiopulmonary well being. We will the discuss benefits of jogging that you can avail and jogging tips with a section on “how to start jogging” and including jogging gear.
What Is Jogging? Does It Help In Burning Calories?
Jogging is running as a form of exercise that invigorates growth, burning of calories and cardiovascular fitness by high impact on places such as heels and knee joints. Jogging helps burn calories. As per American Council on Exercise, ACE, estimated that a person of 160 pounds weight can burn away 12-13 calories by jogging at about six miles an hour speed. However the rate of calories burning varies with each individual’s weight. There are some interesting statistics that tell us jogging at 5 miles per hr into 15 mph wind increases burning of calorie by 15% as opposed to 5% when you are jogging in opposite direction.
A Brief on Jogging Gears
The most important of all is a pair of jogging shoes. The modern biomechanical wonders, jogging shoes, absorb impact shocks reducing risk of injury. The shoes must have good cushioning soles with all round protection, especially to ankles. You must avoid wearing thin shoes and socks to avoid injuries and blisters. Initially, when you begin, you may not need jogging pants but can think of buying after weeks of practice. When it is time to buy jogging pants, jogging shoes and jogging equipments, you can consult your mates. Always buy reputed brands. Although high priced, they payback over time.
Benefits of Jogging
Jogging burns more calories than walking as you consume more oxygen per mile you run than walking in addition to the impact factor. Circulation increases briefly as does the heart beat. Once you get seasoned enough, you begin to see benefits of jogging. You won’t find sudden thumping of your heart which gets increased and vital oxygen. Jogging tones muscles too. Perhaps it is the best exercise for overweight people. Because of the impact they can burn more calories from hips, thighs and abdominal area. Rotating the torso as you run gives a smoother stride in addition to strengthening waist muscle.
Jogging Tips
Get jogging tips from friends or a coach before getting started. Here are some simple tips on jogging.
1. Consulting your physician is important if you are over weight before getting started with jogging.
2. Give up smoking which, in any case, is detrimental to cardiovascular fitness. Smokers get exhausted fast could lead to palpitations.
3. Get a good pair of jogging shoes.
4. Avoid jogging on hilly terrain to prevent injury. Running downhill, you can tumble down injuring yourself.
5. Take longer and steady strides. Land your steps straight without splaying to prevent ankle injury.
6. Avoid bouncing too much and keep yourself erect. Don’t hunch over.
7. Choose a pristine place to jog.
8. Begin slowly and increase speed as you get used to jogging. As a thumb rule, you can step up speed by 10-12 meters a week.
9. Carry a walkman along. Music helps relax the mind.
