TRX Row
1. Do them correctly! The first progression for most people is to simply perform the exercise with correct technique. The most common errors I see in folks’ technique are: •Forward head posture •Elbows drifting behind the body (scapula doesn’t retract, […]
Read MoreHome Exercises for the Unstable Shoulder
Part I: Avoid letting your shoulder pop out The first part of the exercise program is to do all you can to avoid having your shoulder “pop out of place.” Even if it feels like it “needs” to be popped […]
Read More20 Best Core Exercises For Strong Abs
20 Best Core Exercises For Strong Abs Time: 15 minutes | Equipment: Mat, dumbbells, stability ball | Good for: Core Instructions: Choose one exercise from each group below, for a full core workout programmed by certified personal trainers. A: Deadbug bodyweight, kettlebell bridge pullover, kettlebell deadbug pullover, single-arm floor […]
Read MoreHow To Do a Dumbbell Fly
Enjoy this great explanation of a Dumbbell Fly. This exercise is a great focus for the chest (pectoralis major/ pectoralis minor) and shoulder (front deltoid). Be sure not to go to deep and over stretch as that can cause injury […]
Read MorePROMOTING PHYSICAL ACTIVITY FOR MENTAL WELL-BEING
Apply It! After reading this article, the health and fitness professional should be able to: • Understand why providing clients with accessible strategies to enhance mental health is important; • Discuss the vital role of exercise in preventing and alleviating […]
Read MoreAge and Muscle Loss
If you’re over 50 and don’t feel as strong as you used to or don’t have as much stamina as you once did, it’s not surprising. Just like bone density decreases with age, we also lose muscle mass. The decline […]
Read MoreThe Glute Guy’s Top 4 Booty-Building Exercises
1. Barbell Hip Thrust While watching a UFC fight in 2006, Contreras noticed one of the fighters had an ineffective hip bump, which he thought was due to weak glutes. So he went into his garage and toyed around with the […]
Read MoreSquats vs. Lunges: Which Is Better for Your Fitness Goals?
Quads and lunges are two very popular lower-body functional training exercises designed to mimic everyday moving patterns and improve muscular strength across this region. Given the compound (multi-joint) nature of both exercises, squats and lunges are a go-to movement for […]
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