Exercise of the Week Hoover By Joni Hyde of WorkoutsForWomen.com Would you like to know the secret to losing 10 pounds in a matter of seconds? Good posture. And the key to good posture? A strong torso. Unfortunately, most abdominal exercises do little to strengthen the stabilizing muscles. The Hover simulates the action your torso muscles do to keep you in an upright position. This move calls into action all of the muscles of the abdomen as well as the muscles of the lower back. Lie face down on mat with elbows right next to chest, palms facing down. Push off the floor, raising up onto toes and elbows with palms flat, back flat angling up from toes to shoulders. Hold abdominals tight, and keep your spine neutral. Tilt your pelvis and contract your abdominals to prevent your rear end from sticking up in the air. Hold for 30 to 60 seconds, and then lower Repeat two times. Tips Try not to tighten up through your shoulders and upper back. Relax and keep your breathing slow and controlled Keep your body in a straight line. Do not arch your back. Past Exercises of the Week: • Prone Leg Raise • Squats • Chest Fly • Seated Bent Over Rear Fly • Tricep Dip • Walking Lunges • Concentration Curl For a complete home exercise program visit WorkoutsForWomen.com. With online audio/video instructions and email consultations, members enjoy the benefits of having a personal trainer at their fingertips and on their own schedule.