Imbo Magazine January 2013

Page 38

wellness

Work it out Chido Vanessa Dandajena

Weight loss and body sculpting have frequented the New Year’s Resolution list of many over the years and will always continue to do so. However you can’t keep repeating old methods and expect different results

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n several magazines and television channels we’re constantly bombarded with images of what we should aspire to be, and countless companies take advantage of our gullible nature. They all claim to possess the magic key to the perfect body– all at a cost of course. We have been conditioned to emulate the images of celebrities, when in actual fact; we should be working to create a better version of ourselves. To give you a helping hand we’ve found these fun, effective and convenient exercising routines.

tricep dips

Sit on the edge of a chair or bench with your hands next to your thighs. Lift your body out just in front of the chair, with your feet flat on the floor and your knees bent. Lower yourself down so your elbows bend no more than 90 degrees and push yourself back up. * Start off with a few small sets and build up from there. * Straightening your legs increases the workout. * Avoid this exercise if you have wrist or shoulder problems.


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