how to firm your body?
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Swimming is one good way, dancing, yoga , aerobics are some other options. But in the end it is the consistency with which you follow your exercise routine.
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doing a quick workout and stretching routine.  Do 100 jumping jacks in a row without stopping.. walk for 5 minutes, or do a bunch of lunges.  Then spend 5 minutes stretching.  Force yourself through the exercise and by the time you get to stretching you will feel more awake and within your body.  Doing this reminds you of your body and puts you back in its place in a way.  While you stretch really feel your muscles and mentally think of where they are in your head.  by the time you get up to start walking for your task you will feel alot more into it
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stretch many times a day, farther each day...not to strain. keep doing that and in a couple weeks you'll have it
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First try a warm bath with some Epsom or Dead Sea Salts. Soak for 20 minutes. For a soothing atmosphere, turn out the lights, try some candles and relaxing music--classical or "new age". You can add aromatherapy--the essential oil lavender is excellent for this.\n\nChamomille tea can induce a relaxed state--bring some water to a boil and then steep 1 tea bag in 6-8 ounces of the water for 10-15 minutes. Drink 20 minutes before bedtime.\n\nOnce in bed, do some progressive relaxation--beginning with your feet, tense them and relax them. Repeat this 1-3 times moving to your legs, thighs, buttocks, abdomen, back, arms, shoulders and neck. It does not take long.\n\nFinally take 5-10 deep breaths from the lower belly. Breathe VERY SLOWLY in through your nostrils and out through your mouth--do not force your breath. Become aware of where your breath is traveling within your body. After some practice, you'll be able to direct your breath to areas of tension. Before you nod off, review and FOCUS on all the POSITIVE EVENTS (even when you've had a less than great day there will be always something that was good), that happened during your day and name at least 3 things that you are grateful for. This good habit can have very wonderful long term benefits.\n\nSince you state that your job is physical in nature, consider receiving bodywork (i.e., massage, shiatsu, deep tissue massage, accupuncture, craniosacral therapy, etc.) on a regular basis.\n\nMake sure that you are eating a very healthy diet. Eliminate any sugar, corn syrup, high fructose corn syrup, white flour products, processed foods, caffeine, foods with preservatives/food colorings, carbonated beverages. Drink plenty of high quality spring water. \n\nIf not already doing so, find some quality supplements to take--good multi-vitamin and multi-mineral, antioxidants, etc. It is especially important to make sure you are getting enough calcium and magnesium.\n\nConsider looking into ways to meditate. A relaxed mind will help to create a relaxed body. It is important to realize that your body is a reflection of your inner being.\n\nBONUS: Learn the "Six Healing Sounds"--an ancient Taoist practice that helps to cool down and release blockages in the internal organs and to enhance the life force throughout the body. This really works, is fun to practice and releases a great amount of built-up stress. T'ai chi and/or Chi Kung are also very beneficial.\n\nOne, some, all or none of the above may work for you. If you are still having difficulty after experimenting with different modalites, it can be helpful to get a work-up done by a holisitcally-oriented MD, clinical nutritionist,  naturopathic physician or osteopathic physician to evaluate any possible nutrient deficiencies, imbalances, etc.\n\nGood Luck and Sweet Dreams\n\nA Massage Therapist
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try stretching and doing some hot and cold treatments on it... do like 30 min cold and up to 5 min hott and repeat that like 5 times and wait a bit and then do it again... and stretch in between.... that should get your muscles to relax....and also if you can get them massaged or something like that... that will also help your muscles to relax.... ill swear by it!!
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lie on your back with your legs bent like you're going to do a crunch.  with weights in your hands and your arms almost straight out to your side, lift the weights (arms still slightly bent)  until they almost meet above your chest.
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Yoga and pilates will definitely firm those areas.  Especially pilates - it is based on core strength (abs).  However, after a couple of kids even though you have tightened the muscles the skin doesn't want to cooperate sometimes.    Your kids are really young and you are just now getting your body back so give it some time.  Good luck!
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Disclaimer:  Do not perform these exercises unless cleared by an MD or PT.  Do not perform these exercises if they increase your pain or cause other symptoms to occur.\n\nPrayer stretch:\nKneel on your hands and knees.  Keeping your hands where they are, sit back on your heels (keep your head down).  You should feel this stretch along the mid back and the sides of the torso.  To concentrate on one side only, walk your hands over to the left and then the right.\n\nGenie stretch:\nSeated or standing, hold your arms out in front of you and grab your elbows with the opposite hands.  Gently pull as if pulling elbows apart.  You should feel this stretch across the mid back and shoulder blades.\n\nDoorway stretch:\nStand in an open doorway with your forearms against the frame.  Put one foot through the doorway and lean forward.  You should feel the stretch across the chest and shoulders.  To change this stretch, you can lower or raise the height of your arms.\n\nChair Rotation stretch:\nSeated in a chair with arms, turn your torso as if trying to see behind you.  You can put your hands on the arms or back of chair for overpressure.  You should feel this stretch on the sides of your torso.\n\nNeck stretch:\nPlace your right hand behind your head and bend your head to the left.  You can place your left hand on your head to apply GENTLE overpressure.  Also try this while looking down to the left.  Repeat to other side.  You should feel this stretch along the side and back of the neck.\n\nAll stretches should be performed 3-4 repetitions, 20-30 seconds, 2-3 times a day.
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Lie very still. Close your eyes and clear your mind of all thoughts. Inhale deeply, let the air fill your belly and stretch your lungs to capacity--almost until it hurts. Then exhale as slowly as you can.  Concentrate on your heartbeat. Imagine slowing it down with each breath. Continue this exercise until you feel relaxed. Sleep will come on its own.
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1. Go to www.thecountrydoctor.com and read the message about "A Pain in the Neck" 2. Get the weight of the world off of your shoulders 3. Get moving! If you are still for long periods of time, it will make your muscles stiff. 4. If this is strictly tension, do neck exercises to stretch your muscles; 30 times, 4 times per day. Go to the article mentioned to get more information on exercises and causes.
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Sit-ups are good.  Also try doing this sit-up variation—lay on your back, put your hands behind you head, bring you knees up to your chest.  Then stretch one leg out straight (lets say the right one), making sure that it does not touch the floor but remains parallel to it. Leave your left leg bent against your chest.  Take your right elbow across and touch your bent left knee.  Then bring your right leg back up to your chest, stretch out you left leg and take your right elbow across to touch your bent right knee.  This exercises most of the muscles in your chest and abdomen as well as the muscles in your back.
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lying on your back and using weights,pushing them up doing as many as you can, always make sure you do stretches afterwards.
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Here's what I've heard about testing if the firmness of the mattress is right for you:\n\n- Lie flat on your back just like normal, comfortably, and try to put your hand under your lower back. If you can get it in easily, the mattress is too hard.\n\n- Lie flat on your back and try to roll over from side to side. If you can't make it over to your side relatively easily, it's too soft.\n\nHaving a mattress that's wrong can definitely cause back pain so it's important to get a good one. Consider talking to someone who knows their stuff - there are actually mattress experts around :-) so see if you can find one and get them to help you pick the right one so that you get one that suits your back.\n\nI don't know if sleeping on the floor would be good, it might cause more pain - I know it would for me. Just try to get a new mattress fast.
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Stand up and stretch your arms above your head! The American Chiropractic Association (ACA) suggests, "Do the 'hug your best friend.' Wrap your arms around your body and turn as far as you can to the left, then to the right." \nExercise regularly to keep the abdominal muscles strong to help support the spine. \nAvoid wearing high–heeled shoes. Choose shoes that offer good foot support and comfort. Some styles can affect the body's center of gravity. Flat shoes are better. \nLook at yourself in the mirror. Is your posture good? Think about your posture and how to maintain it throughout the days' activities. Practice makes perfect!
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1. finger excercises. place palm on thigh, lift one finger at a time beginning with thumb to little finger then back \nagain. \n2. toe stretches. curl, extend [repeat]\n3. back massage. press back firmly against pew, gently rub left to right in a circular motion. \n4. BCCT- butt cheek compression technique. squeeze cheeks together, hold for 10 seconds, relax. [repeat]\n5. yawning. while yawning, tilt head upward with arm extended as if to say " halleluyah ".\nhope this helps athough it does absolutely nothing for me.
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Try laying flat on your back and raise your legs until your heels are about 2-3 inches off the floor, and hold them there for as long as you can.  Do it as often as you like but be prepared for sore muscles in you stomach.
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Walking on your butt makes your butt firm. Use your legs to help pull you.