David L. Franklin is bringing over ten years Personal Training

David L. Franklin is bringing over ten years Personal Training

David L. Franklin is bringing over ten years Personal Training

When performing abdominal exercises, good form is crucial for maximum benefit. Here are some tips for ensuring the ab exercises are most effective:  Don't rush. Be very slow and smooth with the ab exercises. Ideally, try to take 2-4 counts to come up and 2-4 counts to come down.  Concentrate, concentrate, concentrate on those abdominal muscles. Visualize in your mind the contraction and working your muscles as you perform an exercise.  Before you begin, think about pulling your belly button in toward your spine. Now keep it in that position throughout the entire move. You may need to remind yourself periodically to keep this position.

David L. Franklin

Certified Personal Trainer

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When possible, try to do your strength training exercises in front of a mirror. This will allow you to view your form and help make sure that you are doing the exercises with correct technique and good form.

Dave

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Sleep is a vital element of good health and fitness. So, don't ignore the importance of a good night's sleep. Try to get 7-8 hours of continual sleep every day. This will also help you in your fitness workouts. Rest is necessary for improving muscular strength and cardiovascular performance.  Not getting enough sleep can be your worst enemy in weight loss.  Many people who do not get enough sleep find eating and drinking sugar to gain energy. 

Date: Sunday, Apr. 5, 2009 Time: 8:40 a.m.

NOTE ON STROLLERS: Baby strollers are not allowed for the safety of the child and the other runners.

The 5K is designed for individuals who don't wish to attempt 10 miles, or for walkers and relaxed-pace runners who feel they would take longer than 2 hours and 20 minutes to complete 10 miles. This year, all 5K entrants receive the same amenities as the 10 milers, including the official race t-shirt, their overall times and places in the event, and post-race food and drink. 

The 5K is limited to individuals who have pre-registered. Registration for this event will open simultaneously with registration for the Ten Mile Run. See Entry Information for details.

The 5K Run Walk is limited to 350 entrants. If 5K Run Walk registration is closed and you expect to take longer than 2 hours and 20 minutes to finish 10 miles, please send an email to 5k@cherryblossom.org and we will try to make accommodations for you in the 5K Run Walk. The 5K Run Walk will start on Sunday, April 5 at 8:40 a.m.