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Dylan Armajani: Run Past Your Goals and Find Yourself
One prescription for fitness: Relax
Posted on May 22nd 2008 7:00AM by Jacki DonaldsonFiled Under: Fitness
Yesterday, I asked my friend, neighbor, former trainer, and sister blogger Fitz what I should do about my legs while my tummy-tucked belly heals from surgery. It's been almost four weeks since I've run -- or done any real form of exercise really -- and my legs are getting a bit loose. Motivated by the urge to reclaim my tight quad muscles, I pleaded with Fitz for guidance.
If I'm trying not to strain my abdominals -- which is exactly what I'm trying not to do -- there's really not much I can do, reports Fitz, because everything I do, from grabbing a plate out of the cupboard to squatting to lunging, will tax my abs.
"Just relax," says Fitz, who is sure my legs will resume their shape once I hit the pavement again -- and incorporate these easy leg moves into my routine: Squats, lunges, anything Jane Fonda inspired, and a few ballet plies too.
Deep breath. Relax. Two weeks and counting.
