Josh Perez Fitness

It is extremely important for you to find an exercise plan that will help you achieve your goal weight without putting you at risk for further injury. I always suggest consulting a fitness professional to create a customized fitness plan based on your goals, injuries, and time frame.

First, it’s important to stretch before you attempt any kind of exercise. Stretching exercises will help increase the mobility and flexibility of the soft tissues that surround your spine. Focus especially on the hamstrings, in the backs of your thighs, and the gluteal muscles of your buttocks. It’s also important to increase the strength of your core muscles, which stabilize your back and abdomen. There are a number of different approaches for this that a fitness professional can teach you.

Lastly, remember that you should seek low-impact activities, such as walking, biking, and swimming. Try to avoid exercises that put undue strain on your back, like sit-ups, or those that require you to twist or use weights. Shoot for 2-3 sets of 10-15 repetitions for timely holds. Each repetition should be held for a minimum of 10 seconds. I always suggest doing core stability work with self myo-fascial release stretching. These approaches will help you reach your desired goal of losing weight without the risk of re-injuring your back.

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1. How I Lost 30 Pounds in 30 Days Without Diet Says:
   July 24th, 2009 at 12:06 am

   Thanks for posting about this, I would love to read more about this topic.

2. Mark your client Says:
   July 31st, 2009 at 12:27 am

   Hey Josh,
   This is a very good post. Thanks for mentioning it to me on Tuesday. I’m very pleased that you’re being consistent with having me work on stretching and core. I feel different – as though my strenghthened core now extends through my body in both directions.

   Mark