RIO Fitness Chicago® Exercise & Nutrition Blog

RIO Fitness Chicago® Tip:

Having strong abdominals, not just a "six-pack," is essential to protecting your spine & neck from injury. Do this not just on "ab day," but throughout the day by pulling your ab musles in tight with every exercise you do and all day long. This does not mean holding your breath, it means pulling your ab muscles toward your back/spine. It takes some practice to get used to, but you'll get it soon enough. One way to practice, is to keep saying "ssshhh" like you're telling someone to be quiet. You'll notice each time you "ssshhh" your ab muscles are pulled back. Keep your ab muscles tight on every exercise you do, while you're in the car, and while sitting watching TV/computer/at work and soon you'll have a strong midsection (i.e. which means less injury and better posture).