Fitness Tip of the Month

Contributed by Tiffany Parker - Certified Personal Trainer, SPORT FIT Severna Park

Motivational Quote – I LOVE THIS QUOTE!

"Success is never ending, failure is never final."
- Dr Robert Schuller

Tiffany’s Trainer Tips on How to Stick with your New Year's Resolutions!

1. Make sure your goals are REALISTIC! You should have stepping stones along the way to your long term goal. ALWAYS congratulate yourself EVERY TIME you take a step towards your resolution.

2. Surround yourself with positive people who will encourage you along the way.

3. Avoid tempting situations; if you are watching your diet STAY AWAY from those unhealthy foods that taste so good but are so BAD!

4. Keep your resolution goals with you at all times so you can be reminded of them as often as possible. i.e. wallet

5. Focus on being positive yourself and give yourself a little praise when you move forward with your goals.

6. Hire Me! AFPA Certified Personal Trainer Tiffany Parker – I WILL KEEP YOU ON TRACK!

Exercise of the Month -- "Ball Pass"

Contributed by Tiffany Parker - Certified Personal Trainer, SPORT FIT Severna Park

As always, consult your physician before engaging in this or any exercise program

Starting Position:

1. Begin by lying on your back, with the ball in your hands over your head, and your feet pointing straight in the air.

2. Lower your feet towards the ground and let your arms go back over your head with the ball. (Try not to let your hands or feet touch the ground)

3. Then, lift the ball back up to your feet and continue exchanging the ball between your hands and your feet.

Perform 10-20 repetitions. Each time you move the ball from your hands to your feet and back that’s 1 repetition

Tiffany’s Training Tips:

1. Your arms and legs should move simultaneously. Both move away from your center, and then both move back towards your center.

2. Keep your back stabilized and in a good position throughout the entire exercise.

3. Pay close attention to the position of your back especially when you lower your legs with the ball. If you feel your back arching, don't lower your legs as far. (KEEP YOUR BACK FLAT!)

***For added intensity, you can add a crunch from the upper body when you put the ball between your legs. ***