Oklahoma Running Mom: Back Power

Wednesday, April 13, 2011

Back Power

Throughout the course of the day you can usually find me holding a baby or a car seat or a toddler or a bag of groceries...or all of the above. Consequently, by the end of the day I usually feel a little like Quasimodo. I know I need to practice better posture but I also need to add some back strengthening exercises into my daily routine.

I know, I know, none of us really have time to add one more thing to our routine but I'm pretty sure doing a little strength training each week will keep us from looking like this when we're older. (I don't mind the old part, but I'm not sure I want to deal with the hunched over, old part.)

Today I found a great article on RunnersWorld.Com. Check it out to learn about how to strengthen your back and core.

by Laura Leicht

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