If you are keen and have queries, please contact Coach Rameshon at 9100 4369 or you can email him at m.rameshon@gmail.com or swift.rameshon@gmail.com. Please refer to website http://flexifitness.com.sg (for more information on him and his programmes)
By Rameshon
Bsc (Hons) Degree in Physical Education, Loughborough University (1992-1994)
Masters in Education (University of Western Australia, 2005-2008)
Cat Stretch - One of the best stretch for spine and in avoiding back pain.
The Cat Yoga Pose helps to loosen the spine and entire back. It frees your neck and shoulders while stretching the back and front of your body and improves circulation.
In summary, the benefits include:
1. The suppleness of the spine.
2. Strengthens wrist joints and shoulders.
3. Massages the digestive organs.
4. Tones the abdomen.
5. Improves digestion
Picture 1A - A cat doing a cat stretch - The cat is bringing the head in and forming a round shape at the spine area, pulling the stomach right in.
Picture 2 - The cat is bringing the head up and arching the back fully, forming a curvature downwards at the spine area.
Picture 2A - Get on all fours with your knees directly below the hips and the shoulders directly below the wrist. Slowly breathe in as you lift your head up and arch your back.
Picture 2B - Slowly exhale as you drop your head, pull your belly towards your spine and make a round shape out of your back.
Note:
Do this for 5 reps minimum and 10 reps maximum.
As you breathe in and breathe out, make the breathing movement slower but comfortably.
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By Narayanan
Rameshon has taught in Hwa Chong Institution, plus several schools, and Republic Polytechnic as well. He has won many accolades and he was awarded Merit Award for 1991 marathon performance in breaking the national record of Singapore, at that time. He has made 22 male athletes do a marathon in sub-3hrs. He has made 7 female runners do sub-4 hours for the marathon, as well. He was inducted to the ‘Roll of Honour’ by the then College of Physical Education, organised by Singapore Olympic Academy, in 1998, for breaking the National record repeatedly 4 times, till he did 2hr 24min 22sec).
He also has a Coaching group and he trains them on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7pm at Botanic Gardens. Those interested can call him at 91004369 for coaching assistance, to improve performance. There is also personal training that he does for many in a week. You can e-mail him at swift.rameshon@gmail.com.
