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Fitness tip of the Month

Keeping the weight off during the holiday season.

Fill your plate ½ way at dinner parties and do not go for seconds.

Allow yourself to have one appetizer before dinner or stick with the vegetable/fruit platter without the dressing dip to curb your pre-meal appetite.

Drink a Glass of water after every alcoholic beverage.

Make sure you exercise for 30 minutes first thing the next morning.

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Alternating Arms and Legs on Hands and Knees

Exercise: Alternating Arms and Legs On Hands and Knees
Primary Muscles: Gluteus Maximus, Paraspinals
Secondary Muscles: Rectus Abdominus, Internal & External Obliques

  1. Position yourself on your hands and knees with your back flat. Suck in your stomach and tighten your abdominal muscles.
  2. Reach your right arm out in front of you with thumb up towards the ceiling. Your hand should be at shoulder level and your head should be in a neutral position. At the same time, extend your left leg out directly behind you. Your foot should be at hip level. Hold for 3 seconds.
  3. Bring arm and leg down to starting position and repeat on other side.

Helpful Hints:
Avoid arching your back during this exercise. Focus on keeping your core stable and your arm and leg close to the midline of your body. This exercise may also challenge your balance.

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