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Now, from one chappie who sits on her backside in front of her PC for quite a few hours a day, to another, the secret to feeling good is eating a balanced diet, and exercise -
No exercise is not a dirty word!
Now don't worry - You don't even have to leave your PC - I've come up with some exercises that can be done in a few minutes. (I hope my editor takes note of some of these) . Now please, just try them :
I can guarantee that if these exercises are done properly, you will not suffer from those aches & pains we all get when sitting in front of our PC's, also you will be well on your way to a nice flat tummy and a nice tight behind.....
READY TO BEGIN:
The starting position for all exercises - this is very important!
Excellent hold it there - you look better already
EXERCISE ONE( stretch back and relieve stress)
Raise clasped hands from lap towards ceiling, inhaling deeply, stretch hard, Exhale lowering arms slowly to the side, Repeat two more times.
EXERCISE TWO ( release tension in neck & shoulders)
Sitting up straight, let your head drop forward, relax (keeping back straight), very slowly roll your head towards your right shoulder, then roll your head round looking at the ceiling around to the left shoulder and then back to start position, repeat this twice.
EXERCISE THREE ( for the biceps)
Grab two of your biggest user manuals( you need to roll the manual up), or two cans of special Brew what ever's close to hand, one in each hand please, sit up straight, push chest out and extend arms straight out to your side at shoulder level - keeping your arms tense, raise the fists towards your face and lower in line with your elbow. Repeat this one 10 times. Please note that the movement is confined to the elbow, the upper arm should not move - if it hurts your doing it right if not you need heavier weights or more reps. Come on WORK IT.
EXERCISE FOUR (for firm chest muscles)
Still using the weights, sit up straight, raise arms to the side bending elbows in an 'L' shape. Bring arms in front of you and meet in the middle, then return to starting position, keeping body straight, repeat this movement 10 times.
EXERCISE FIVE ( for the behind & stomach )
Check your posture - pull right out of your pelvis - shoulders back, pull the stomach in. Now this must be kept up all through the exercise. Now clench your bum cheeks as tight as you can, hold for 5 seconds and release , repeat these steps 10 times.
EXERCISE SIX ( for the thighs)
Grab that user manual again, place between knees. Sit up straight , stomach in - now clench your knees as tight as you can, imagine your trying to squash the book, hold for 5 seconds and release. Repeat 10 times please.
WELL DONE - I think that will do you for now - I've got to break you in gently.
Ughh! I need a beer - Ed.
