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Back up
Four out of five Americans will experience back pain during their lifetime. Sounds like a reason to take a few simple steps toward protecting your back, doesn’t it? The next time you workout, challenge yourself to assess the strength of your back and to pay attention to how you’re holding it. Here are a few more tips for keeping your back strong: • Engage in regular, low-impact exercise. • Increase muscle strength and flexibility, especially in the hips and upper legs. • Maintain a healthy weight. • Keep your pelvis neutral when you stand or sit for prolonged periods. • Use your legs to lift heavy objects. _Always consult a physician before starting any exercise routine._
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I go to Curves 3 times a week now and plan to up it to 5 times a week next month.
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To Tamani—Congratulations on your progress and I (as well as others in this community I am sure) wish you well. Keep you in my thoughts. You inspire me to get off my rear and do more than the minimum of exercise I do on some days! Look forward to hearing more about your progress!
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I walk 1 hour and 15 minutes every day.
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I tried Pilaties this morning , it was hard, but I feel like I started a healthier life style.
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I have made tremendous progress in mobility and lifestyle chances. From an accident that I was in, I had horrible back spasms, neck pain and I couldn’t walk for 3 months. This happened June 2007. I have through my new living, have went from a walker to a cane. I can walk a block without stopping as apposed to a few steps and having to stop from the exertion and pain. I don’t have back spasms anymore and the pain in my legs is manageable. The pain in my neck is less also. I do stretching, a little yoga and low impact exercises everyday. soon I’ll add water aerobics.

