Mon 4 May 2009
A smoothie for a boost
This energy boosting smoothie will do just the trick if you need a little kick start to the day. (The amounts shown provide 2 servings)
1 banana
1 tbsp Honey
1 tbsp oats
300ml semi skimmed milk
Chuck it all into a blender and blend to desired texture, pour half into a glass and the remaining half can be shared with your partner or stick it in the fridge for the next day.
Enjoy!
A strong back
Lower back problems are amongst the most common back complaint. These are some really effective lower back exercises to prevent the pain. They focus on the hamstrings, lumbar and glute regions which all work as a unit. Build these into any workout or as a stand-alone routine.
Back extensions 1 min Lunge 1 min
Hip raise on ball 1 min
Leg curl 1 min
Do these exercise in any order and try to repeat the circuit 3 times. Each of these exercises targets the lumbar muscles in a different way, using the swiss ball will improve the results.
To supplement the effects of this, make sure you do an equal array of abdominal exercises as they also aid lumbar support and strength.
(Always consult your GP before starting a new programme)