Today is my five year anniversary with T-Tapp! \u00a0Wow! \u00a0Who could have known then that in 5 years I would be a certified T-Tapp Trainer?! \u00a0 Even more, I’m thankful for my health as well as finally finding a workout that works–without having to neglect my family to do so! \u00a0It’s my prayer that I can help others on their journey to a better body and better health!<\/p>\n
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Just think–where could you be in \u00a05 years with T-Tapp? \u00a0It all adds up… one workout at a time!<\/p>\n
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I’m sure if you’ve heard much about T-Tapp, you’ve heard “Ribs Up!” more than a few times! \ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n
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That is actually a part of the T-Tapp stance set up. \u00a0Teresa says “shoulders back” in earlier videos. \u00a0Most of us tend to be trap dominant (we store stress there–ever notice how much more “hunched” you get the more stress you’re under?!), so we start pushing the shoulders back with the trapezius muscles (traps) instead of gently pulling them back with the lats. \u00a0(Latissimus dorsi)<\/p>\n
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I’ve referenced trainer Kayla Howard’s wonderful video on slouching<\/a>, and it’s a great place to get the feel of it away from workouts. \u00a0 The more you do this away from your workouts as well as during, the easier and more “natural” it will be. \u00a0Your lats will get stronger and you will actually be able to activate them at will!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Teresa shared an interesting tidbit at the Safety Harbor Retreat a few weeks ago. \u00a0I didn’t get to go to the actual Retreat, but several ladies stayed over for Trainer Certifications and shared the wealth of information they received. \u00a0 Ribs up also helps the adrenals. \u00a0 How?<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Well, if you think about it, when you’re all slouchy, you are pushing the organs down and out in your belly —more out <\/em>if you’re a short torso! \u00a0 That puts pressure on these glands sitting on top of the kidneys, and like most of our organs, they don’t work as optimally when squished! \u00a0(Think of being squished in a tiny cubicle to do your work when you need a bigger office with better light!)<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n I love how T-Tapp is more than just a workout to lose inches and sizes! \u00a0 One of the things that kept me “T-Tapping” even when I wasn’t seeing much outwardly was the tremendous benefits I was experiencing in my health. \u00a0I posted about the things you just can’t measure here at the forums.<\/a> It’s always good to keep a notebook or list of the “little things” that add up and sometimes become more important than inch loss!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Ribs up helps so many things! \u00a0Inch loss in the arms, tummy, thighs; helping with posture and getting the back in alignment; helping the muscles in the shoulder balance so there’s less pressure pulling unequally and therefore avoiding shoulder issues (or lessening them and helping to rehab them); and now we find out good posture doesn’t just look nice and feel nice– \u00a0it helps with adrenal health, too!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n