The Basic Squat: A Total Body Strengthening Exercise
In strength training, the squat is a compound, full body exercise that trains primarily the muscles of the thighs, hips and buttocks, quads, hamstrings, as well as strengthening the bones, ligaments and insertion of the tendons throughout the lower body. Squats require no weights or equipment (other than a chair). The squat is an exercise […]
Push Ups – The Ultimate Chest Exercise
The great thing about push-ups is that they use your body weight as resistance, so you don’t have to use equipment. They’re a great way to tone the upper body if they are done correctly. Push-ups are, in many ways, the ultimate chest exercise. In addition to building strength, they force the heart to work […]
Plyometrics: Tuck or Box Jumps
Tuck jumps/Box Jumps are simple drills that improve agility and power and help increase an athlete’s vertical jump. This exercise is often used as the beginning movement to develop proficiency in vertical jump, high jump, long jump, and box jumps. Box Jumping is a critical aspect of plyometric training because the exercises use not only […]
Leg Raises with Stability Ball
Incorporating leg raises into your workout can yield many benefits to different muscle groups and your overall strength. Different types of leg raises can be performed to emphasize different muscle groups and gain more definition. The very top of your legs at the point where your hips and thighs meet is strengthened through side leg […]
Jumping Jacks: A Back To Basic Calisthenic
Jumping jacks are serious cardiovascular endurance exercise that can be incorporated into your fitness program to produce numerous health benefits. It is a simple calisthenics movement that requires no training and little coordination or great physical ability. Jumping jacks helps improve cardiovascular health. Regular aerobic exercise such as power-jumping jacks carries oxygen to your lungs, […]
It’s Zumba Time!!!
Zumba Fitness® is the only Latin-inspired dance-fitness program that blends red-hot international music, created by Grammy Award-winning producers, and contagious steps to form a “fitness-party” that is downright addictive. Since its inception in 2001, the Zumba program has grown to become the world’s largest – and most successful – dance-fitness program with more than 12 […]
Stretching: Improving Muscle Flexibility
Stretching activities are an important part of any exercise or rehabilitation program. Stretching is the deliberate lengthening of muscles in order to increase muscle flexibility and joint range of motion. It can help improve flexibility. And better flexibility may improve your performance in physical activities or decrease your risk of injuries by helping your joints […]