Upper Body Shaping

Four of the five tables work on different areas of the tummy, strengthening the tummy muscles. A firm tummy in turn also perfects the back.

Because we sit so much of the time and wear high heels, the pelvis tends to tilt forward. The back becomes tight and the tummy muscles loose. The table exercises compensate for this tendency; and while strengthening the stomach and buttock muscle, you will also be keeping the spine mobile.

When using the upper body shaping table, the tummy-waist-hip shaping table, and the hip shaping table, focus on lengthening the body. Work to extend the feet and legs as far from the head as you can.

The upper body shaping table should be used by everyone. You will not lose in the bustline, but you will firm and tone the pectoral (chest) muscles. Once you've reached your goal, you will not continue to lose, you will just maintain what you've accomplished. You should continue to use this table with each visit for the full 10 minutes to help maintain good muscle tone and posture.

This table is good for the whole upper part of the body. It lefts the rib cage which improves posture and firms and tones the back, midriff, upper arms, waistline and tummy. This exercise also improves flexibility by stretching all the muscles and tummy. It slims the waist and tummy by teaching you to lift the rib cage and midriff up and out of the waist area, causing you to also use the muscles in the tummy and upper part of the body. The wrist weights with 1.5 pounds each and are used to increase muscle tone in the upper arm and chest area.

With any good exercise program that firms and tones, you need to include stretching exercises to keep the muscles flexible. Flexibility comes from stretching muscles and tendons that move the joint and tendons. This elasticity produces a smoother carriage and improves posture for a nice straight back. The look is easy to achieve with the proper training on this table.

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