Nov 02 2008
PUSH-UPS
Push-ups are an old-fashioned exercise, but their benefit remains as real as ever. This exercise will help you gain confidence in your body and mind. Start with a small number and then work up to a larger goal.
Place your palms on the floor, directly under your shoulders. Keep your body perfectly straight as you push it off the floor. Bend your elbows at a 90-degree angle as you lower your body to the floor. Keep your back and legs straight and vour feet together. At first vou can place vour knees on the ground if this is difficult. Push back up to the starting position and repeat. Perform as many push-ups as you can.
Lie comfortably on the floor. Lift your arms straight into the air with your palms facing the ceiling. Bend your elbows slightly and flex your wrists back. Lift your legs off the floor, creating 90-degree angles at the hips and knee joints. Keep your feet parallel and your legs parted at shoulder width. Flex your ankles back so that your toes are pulled slightly back toward vour head. Breathe comfortably with your lower abdomen. Hold this posture for one minute and gradually add time to it. When you are familiar with this posture, hold it as long as you can.