Yesterday, I pulled out the old resistance training cords so the kiddo and I could do some strengthening and toning exercises.  Because she was having a hard time using them, I would demonstrate each exercise and how to manipulate the cords to fit each exercise. She was still having some trouble doing sit ups, so I told her to lie flat on her back and raise both of her legs off the the floor.  She needed a visual demonstration so I proceeded to put my feet in the two bottom handles (my cords have four handles) and I grabbed the other two handles and pulled my arms to my chest like I was doing bicep curls. When I tried to lift my legs off the ground... nada.  Then, I changed the position of my arms by spreading them out like I was making a T with my body. I did this thinking it would give me more leverage.  When I tried to lift my legs again -- nuthin'.  Next, I tried to lift my arms over my head. I figured this would give the cords more tension, which would help.  After a few seconds of grunting and struggling, the damned handles slipped off my feet!  Meanwhile, the kiddo was trying very hard not to laugh at her momma.   Finally, I tried doing it again with my hands over my head.  When I tried to lift my legs, my left foot slid all the way through and my leg got hung up in the handle!  That did it for the poor kiddo and she just erupted into laughter! LOL!

She took the resistence cords from me and proceeded to do the exercise I tried to show her. 

"Like this Momma?"

"Yeah," I replied winded, "Just like that."