ruggy Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 On the bottom of my stomach, there is a bit of fat. I would like to loose it, but this has been difficult. I have a lower back problem which prevents me from doing crunches. Walking and rubbing does not really help. Open for suggestions. Link to post Share on other sites
socialight Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 Pilates pilates pilates pilates pilates then more pilates Link to post Share on other sites
Author ruggy Posted January 20, 2009 Author Share Posted January 20, 2009 Thanks Macho, but can't do anything with lower back. 3 herniated discs. Link to post Share on other sites
Geishawhelk Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 Sit on the edge of a chair that has arms. So that your butt is on the edge. Tuck your coccyx in, and under. This has the effect of making the upper crst of your pelvis/hip, tilt backwards. lean back, until your upper back is leaning against the chair. Lift your legs off the floor, and with your tummy contracted, and your tailbone still tucked under - start cycling. Your abdominal muscles are what holds your back straight. They're called the abdominii erectii. The abdominals which maintain an upright stance (no, not an erection..... ! ) Your lower back is weak, because your abdominals are flabby, so your back hurts.... ONE: I'm a shiatsu therapist, so I know about anatomy and physiology. TWO: I've had a back operation for a ruptured disc myself, and THREE: I'm a Qi Going instructor and posture is my bag. Link to post Share on other sites
Author ruggy Posted January 20, 2009 Author Share Posted January 20, 2009 Going to try it tonight. Here's hoping for no problems. Link to post Share on other sites
tanbark813 Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 Crunches don't burn fat. Do more cardio. Link to post Share on other sites
Author ruggy Posted January 21, 2009 Author Share Posted January 21, 2009 Going to start walking 2 miles a day on the treddy. Should burn 500 calories. Link to post Share on other sites
IrishCarBomb Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 Try High Intensity Interval Training. Basically, you sprint for 45 seconds or whatever short period of time until you're exhausted, and then follow it with 3 minutes of walking/slow jogging. Repeat the cycle for your entire cardio session. Supposedly it's a great way to lose weight. Link to post Share on other sites
2sure Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 Sit on the edge of a chair that has arms. So that your butt is on the edge. Tuck your coccyx in, and under. This has the effect of making the upper crst of your pelvis/hip, tilt backwards. lean back, until your upper back is leaning against the chair. Lift your legs off the floor, and with your tummy contracted, and your tailbone still tucked under - start cycling. But dont do it in an office chair with wheels and a back that tilts. I can tell you first hand that you will flip the entire chair backwards, hit your head on the filing cabinet, and rip your nylons with your shoe while trying to reverse the direction of your skirt. Learned the hard way, five minutes ago. But I definitely felt something. Link to post Share on other sites
Author ruggy Posted January 22, 2009 Author Share Posted January 22, 2009 2Sure... U O.K.? Been running on a 5 incline 3 MPH for 2 miles each day. Its not that bad. Next week I will move it up to a 6 incline at 3.5 MPH for 2 miles per day. Its actually easier at a faster rate than a slower rate. Not sure why. Link to post Share on other sites
Geishawhelk Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 ....But dont do it in an office chair with wheels and a back that tilts. I can tell you first hand that you will flip the entire chair backwards, hit your head on the filing cabinet, and rip your nylons with your shoe while trying to reverse the direction of your skirt. Learned the hard way, five minutes ago. But I definitely felt something. :lmao: :lmao: No, really..., Are you ok....??! Link to post Share on other sites
2sure Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 Thank you so much for asking! I actually went home after that. I got a little bump on my head, what an ass. I did however show my daughter the move on a dining room chair and I would say it feels like its working the same muscles as leg lifts, but way less boring. A keeper. Link to post Share on other sites
Shygirl15 Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 lean back, until your upper back is leaning against the chair. Lift your legs off the floor, and with your tummy contracted, and your tailbone still tucked under - start cycling. Thanks, Geisha, I'm going to try that tonight. I was tempted to try it right now until I read 2sure's post.. Link to post Share on other sites
Konfuzion Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 Thanks Geisha I have been looking for a way to work that area for a while now with my old fracture/compression at T12 only will I know in a day or two if I can do this with no pain. Link to post Share on other sites
The Collector Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 Crunches don't burn fat. Do more cardio. This is true. Link to post Share on other sites
irishsimon Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 Sit on the edge of a chair that has arms. So that your butt is on the edge. Tuck your coccyx in, and under. This has the effect of making the upper crst of your pelvis/hip, tilt backwards. lean back, until your upper back is leaning against the chair. Lift your legs off the floor, and with your tummy contracted, and your tailbone still tucked under - start cycling. Your abdominal muscles are what holds your back straight. They're called the abdominii erectii. The abdominals which maintain an upright stance (no, not an erection..... ! ) Your lower back is weak, because your abdominals are flabby, so your back hurts.... ONE: I'm a shiatsu therapist, so I know about anatomy and physiology. TWO: I've had a back operation for a ruptured disc myself, and THREE: I'm a Qi Going instructor and posture is my bag. I'm not sure about this.... the lower gut is probably more noticeable due to the lower back weakness..with a weak multifidus, erectors and glutes and probably tight hip flexors the hips rotate forward pushng the lower gut out. Try standing up and rotating the hips back, kind of like an upward pelvic thrust. You might find that the gut looks less noticeable..and if so then you need to have a look at your posture. the abs do not hold your back straight..it is a combination of all the various back muscles and your core muscles, plus your bum which is the major hip stabilizer. You could even have very tight lats which attach to the top of the hip and pull it up..which then forces the front of the hips down thereby producing a gut like shape. NASM corrective exercise specialist. Link to post Share on other sites
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