Category: Core Fitness

Virtual Fitness: How To Do A Six-Minute Standing Abdominal Workout

January 17, 2022
No Equipment Needed For This Ab Strengthening Routine

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

How To Do Seated Resistance Band Rows Outdoors

January 17, 2022
Unsupported Outdoor Resistance Band Rows
The Resistance Band is a portable, lightweight piece of fitness equipment that you can take anywhere. In this video, the resistance band is wrapped around a nearby tree. Any other stable object will also work. Unsupported Rowing builds upper back, core and bicep strength. Maintain a straight back, and avoid lifting shoulders upward.
Modification:1) If you have difficulty keeping your back straight, bend both knees at right angles, with feet flat. 2) Use less resistance.
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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

How To Do TRX Knee Tucks

January 10, 2022
TRX Knee Tucks is a suspension strength training exercise that works the core, thighs and inner hip muscles.
Exercise Goal: only your legs are moving. Everything else remains stable.
Exercise Level: Before attempting this exercise, you should be able to perform Sliding Plank Knee Tucks and/or Sliding Plank Knee Tucks with arms resting on an unstable surface, such as a Balance Foam Cushion.

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 Fitball Bridge

December 5, 2021

Fitball Bridge

The Fitball Bridge is a bodyweight strength trtaining exercise that improves balance while working the gluteals, and core stabilizers.
INSTRUCTIONS: Lie on your back. Place the ball under your legs. Using your arms for support, slowly push your back off the mat until your knees are in line with your hips. Exhale as you push upward. Inhale as you lower yourself down to start position. The goal of this exercise is the ability to remain steady while moving up and down.
MODIFICATION: Instead of using the stability ball, bend your knees at right angles, and place both feet on the floor.
VARIATIONS: To increase challenge, move the ball lower down, and place the heels of both feet on the ball. Or, perform the Advanced Fitball Bridge (see Exercise Video Directory).
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 TRX Yoga Side Plank

November 28, 2021

TRX Yoga Side Plank

The TRX Yoga Side Plank is a core suspension exercise that strenthens the spine and pelvic stabilizers.
Instructions: Grab the foot cradles in each hand. Lie on your back. Slide your feet into the loops. Move onto your side. The goal is hold the TRX Side Plank steady, while you stabilize your hips, shoulders and spine during suspension. Align your supporting elbow under your shoulder. Keep your supporting shoulder strong by not allowing it to rise up toward your ear.
Prerequisite: You should be able to perform a strong side plank on the mat either with your feet stacked, or in a scissors position, before attempting the TRX Side Plank.
Level: The TRX Side Plank is not recommended for those new to exercise. To build strength, practise mat side planks before attempting TRX.

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