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The quadriceps muscle in the front of the thigh runs between the kneecap
and the hip. A strong thigh muscle helps protect the fragile knee
joint, prevents "sagging" knees and develops good-looking
muscle definition.
Health Challenge—
ELIMINATE CARBONATED DRINKS
 Soda
pop is
a main staple of the American diet—to our detriment! Soda pop
is high in sugar, often contains caffeine, artificial colorings, flavorings,
and carbonation, all of which can harm our bodies. Under pressure
from a more health-conscious consumer, the soda pop companies are
plugging their new caffeine- and sugar-free brands, but the fact remains:
they're still colored, flavored, artificially carbonated and are empty
of nutrients. So why not spend this month trying out some alternatives
to soda pop? |
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Soda Substitute
Try mixing fruit concentrates (available in health food stores and
some supermarkets) such as cranberry, cherry or apple concentrates
with Perrier water or other natural sparkling mineral waters. Adding
sparkling mineral water to any fresh fruit juice is a very pleasant
refreshment.
Deer Milk
1 qt. water 1 '/2 cups skim milk, powdered
5 tablespoons corn oil
2 tablespoons honey
Dab of nutmeg,
vanilla, or any other spice you like ~
Put all ingredients in a blender with a few ice cubes, and whip up. |
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Exercise 1.
Quad and Ankle Toner
Stand
facing a chair, table or wall—anything to help you balance.
Place your feet parallel to each other about six inches apart. Holding
lightly on to your support, rise up very high on your toes, keeping
your stomach flat, buttocks tight and back straight. Then bend your
knees and slowly lower your body as far as you can, staying high on
your toes. Come back up, still high on your toes. Let your ankles,
calves and thighs do the work. When you have straightened your legs
again, lower your heels and repeat the exercise until you feel your
thigh muscles begin to tire. |
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Exercise 2.
Jazz Stretch
Lunge forward with the front foot flat on the floor, turned slightly
out, and back leg as far behind you as possible, with the back
foot facing straight ahead and toes curled forward. Arms are extended
to the side, shoulder height. Gently bounce with very small bounces
for 10 to 15 counts. Pause and repeat. Then repeat the exercise
to the other side.
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Jane
Fonda's Original Workout
Jane
Fonda's Abs, Buns and Thighs