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Leg Lean
Peter LaMastro
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When There's No Time for a Nap

You're exhausted, but the baby's awake --so you're on duty.

STRESS BUSTER: Leg Lean

Lie on floor with butt an inch or two from a wall and legs extended straight up, heels resting on wall. Place arms alongside torso, palms up or on floor above head with elbows bent. Hold for 1 minute--or up to 5.

BENEFIT:

This can be (almost) as refreshing as a nap, so you'll have more energy. Getting your feet above your head gives your heart a rest from having to work to circulate blood from your feet--and relieves lower back tension.

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ramyagene1 wrote:

nice to feel

12/3/2011 09:38:35 AM Report Abuse
ramyagene1 wrote:

nice

12/3/2011 09:37:54 AM Report Abuse
noruqe wrote:

it's really good do like this , i tray some times and really i feel beter then before..........

4/12/2011 05:25:12 AM Report Abuse
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