Author: Irene Pastore

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Virtual Fitness: How To Do Quick Feet Step Up and Down

April 26, 2022
Quick Feet Up/Down Is A Warm-Up Exercise That Works The Heart, Legs and Thighs

The Equipment Shown In This Video Demo Is The Reebok Step

INSTRUCTIONS: Any step equipment will suffice as long as it’s sturdy and doesn’t move. Choose a step where you can add or remove the risers underneath. If the step is too high, you’re going to exhaust yourself very quickly. Adjust the step risers to accommodate your ability.
MODIFICATIONS: 1) Remove the risers under the step. 2) Perform the routine on a mat on the floor, without the step. 3) Slow your pace.
CAUTIONS: Don’t do exercises that are beyond your physical capability. Either do the modification(s), or find an alternative that works the same muscle groups.

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EXERCISE DOs and DONTs – As with all exercise programs, when using exercise videos that appear on this site, you need to use common sense. If your muscles are weak, either do the modifications, or don’t attempt this exercise if it’s too difficult for you. When starting an exercise program, be sure to discuss your plans with your healthcare provider

Virtual Fitness: How To Do Lateral Switch Feet

April 26, 2022
Lateral Switch Feet Is A Warm-Up Exercise The Works The Heart, Legs, Thighs

Equipment Shown In This Video Demo is The Reebok Step

INSTRUCTIONS: Any step equipment will siffice as long as it’s sturdy and doesn’t move around while you’re on it. Choose a step that’s compatible with your fitness level. Be sure that the step isn’t too high. If it is, you’re going to exhaust yourself very quickly.
MODIFICATIONS: 1) Remove the risers under the step. 2) If using a step is too difficult, do the routine on the floor. 3) Slow your pace.
CAUTIONS: Skip exercises that are beyond your physical capability.
WHERE TO BUY THE REEBOK STEP

The Reebok Step Is Sold on Amazon

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EXERCISE DOs and DONTs – As with all exercise programs, when using exercise videos that appear on this site, you need to use common sense. If your muscles are weak, either do the modifications, or don’t attempt this exercise if it’s too difficult for you. When starting an exercise program, be sure to discuss your plans with your healthcare provider

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How To Do A Machine Leg Curl

April 23, 2022
The Leg Curl Strengthens the Hamstrings and Calves
Video Demonstration on the Leg Curl Machine
INSTRUCTIONS
  • Lie face down on the leg curl machine with feet hip width.
  • Slowly pull toes toward knees.
  • Bring heels toward the glutes as far as possible without arching the lower back or lifting hips off of the pad.
  • Slowly release the weight to the start position.
  • Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
CAUTIONS: arching the low back, pointing or turning toes outward, dropping the head toward the pad, moving too fast.

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EXERCISE DOs and DONTs – As with all exercise programs, when using exercise videos that appear on this site, you need to use common sense. If your muscles are weak, either do the modifications, or don’t attempt this exercise if it’s too difficult for you. When starting an exercise program, be sure to discuss your plans with your healthcare provider