Olympic Moves

Are you inspired by the Olympics? Not really in training shape yet?

Now's the time to channel our inner Shawn Johnson and Jonathan Horton. I'm not saying you should run down to your kids playground and pretend the monkey bars are the high bar. I mean watch what they do in between events! Ever notice the gymnasts are always moving, always stretching. They sit in positions we would never dream of, while doing something else.

The next time you find yourself just laying on the couch. Plop down on the floor, stretch and watch T.V. If you get tired lean your back against the couch for a while. Just keep your legs apart for a while. Then try one leg bent in and one straight. Do this while getting through your favorite show. Set small goals for yourself depending on your starting point they could be, "In two weeks I want to be able to touch my toes when my legs are together in front of me." Or "When my legs are split apart in three weeks I want to be able to put my elbows on the floor when I lean forward." Make it a game.

Being limber and flexible will make you feel like more than an Olympian, you will be able to move on to much harder moves and do them with more confidence...which can only lead to meeting your goals, whether it's a gold medal or your favorite jeans.