Today's the Day: Blog

No Gym Required... Side Crunch!

Posted: Wednesday, April 15th, 2009

As I mentioned in yesterdays blog, I feel very fortunate to be able to get out and find an overwhelming amount of information that can help us with our overall health. As you have probably noticed over the last few months I head out and film the segments and then rotate my "contributors" on a weekly basis. So, I usually have the "tips" ready to go days before they actually make it to air. This usually allows me some time to actually try many of the tips being offered.

I've really enjoyed adding the new exercises into my workout routine and I usually take an idea from all the trainers and mix them into several different workouts. I like trying the exercises first so that I have a better feel for them, their difficulty level and the leftover soreness I feel the next day. It's a win-win.

Celebrity Trainer Jennifer Cohen joined us again this morning and showed us a standing, side crunch with a light weight. It's simple to do, although it takes a little extra concentration and balance in an effort to hit the target spots. The target spots are the side love handles, the hips, and outer thighs. I tried it earlier this week and was feeling some tension in the muscles by the end of my sets and was a little sore the next day. I love being sore the next day!

Stand on your left leg… hold a weight in your right hand and place it straight up over your head. Bring the right leg up, bent with the knee facing forward while at the same time bring the right hand down to meet the leg. Repeat this about 10-12 times and then do the same thing using the other leg, with the weight placed in the left hand. When the leg touches back down between reps, you just want it to touch the floor gently before raising it again. Don’t let it fall to the ground and once it touches. Bring it back up again.

For more information on Jennifer Cohen-- who trains a handful of celebrities in LA, (Keanu Reeves) you can check out her website at www.nogymrequired.com or at www.jennifercohen.com.

Previous Entries:

• TRX Posted: Wednesday, May 5th, 2010
• Chai Tea - Latte-style! Posted: Wednesday, February 17th, 2010
• Fruit and Vegetables Stickers Posted: Tuesday, December 22nd, 2009
• Organic Choices on Fruits and Vegetables! Posted: Wednesday, December 16th, 2009
• Gymsticks Posted: Wednesday, December 2nd, 2009
• Today's the Day Contributors Posted: Wednesday, November 25th, 2009
• Recap of Segments! Posted: Thursday, August 6th, 2009
• Multi-Vitamins Posted: Tuesday, July 7th, 2009
• Powerbar Snack Posted: Tuesday, June 9th, 2009
• Epipen Posted: Monday, June 8th, 2009
• Core Posted: Thursday, June 4th, 2009
• Shoulder Dislocate Stretch! Posted: Wednesday, June 3rd, 2009
• Nuts & Kettlebells! Posted: Tuesday, June 2nd, 2009
• Weed Re-cap Posted: Friday, May 29th, 2009
• Jumping Squares & Inverted Spine Table Posted: Thursday, May 21st, 2009
• An Ode to the Derriere! Posted: Tuesday, May 19th, 2009
• Recap: Nut Butters and Celiac Posted: Monday, May 11th, 2009
• Natural Products Posted: Friday, May 15th, 2009
• Kettlebell switch swing Posted: Thursday, May 14th, 2009
• Speed and Agility Skills Posted: Tuesday, May 12th, 2009
• Nut Butters and Celiac Posted: Monday, May 11th, 2009
• Bottom to Bottom Tabada Posted: Wednesday, May 6th, 2009
• Hydroxycut... Stop NOW! Posted: Tuesday, May 5th, 2009
• Ankle Sprains Posted: Thursday, April 30th, 2009
• Week Recap Posted: Monday, April 27th, 2009
• Spring Cleaning Posted: Friday, April 17th, 2009
• More Kettlebell Posted: Thursday, April 16th, 2009
• No Gym Required... Side Crunch! Posted: Wednesday, April 15th, 2009
• Teri's Stuffed Dates! Posted: Tuesday, April 14th, 2009
• JC Leg Cranks! Posted: Monday, April 13th, 2009
• The Common Cold... Posted: Thursday, April 9th, 2009
• Celebrity Trainer Posted: Wednesday, April 8th, 2009
• Catch Up! Posted: Tuesday, April 7th, 2009
• Hand Clap Abs! Posted: Wednesday, April 1st, 2009
• The Avocado Posted: Tuesday, March 31st, 2009
• Basic Kettlebell Swing Posted: Friday, March 20th, 2009
• Shin Splints Posted: Wednesday, March 18th, 2009
• The Right Question Posted: Tuesday, March 17th, 2009
• Personal Trainers Posted: Friday, March 13th, 2009
• Tabata Posted: Thursday, March 12th, 2009
• Grocery Shopping Posted: Wednesday, March 11th, 2009
• Hip Abductors! Posted: Tuesday, March 10th, 2009
• Swallowing the Horse Pills!! Posted: Monday, March 9th, 2009
• Cardio Tempo Posted: Friday, March 6th, 2009
• Strength for Seniors Posted: Wednesday, March 4th, 2009
• Oatmeal Bath Posted: Tuesday, March 3rd, 2009
• BOSU Jumping Jack! Posted: Monday, March 2nd, 2009
• Fountain Of Youth Wrap Up! Posted: Friday, February 27th, 2009
• Vitamin Infusions Posted: Thursday, February 26th, 2009
• Lipo-Dermo-Sculpting! Posted: Wednesday, February 25th, 2009