Category: Core Fitness

Virtual Fitness: Eleven Stabilization Exercises That Improve Core Strength

April 28, 2022
How To Use Core Exercise Equipment To Advance Balance and Stability
INSTRUCTIONS: Of the 11 exercises in this video, some more strenuous than others. Bypass those that are too difficult and work with the exercises that you can do. Visit our Store to purchase the stability ball. The Halo Trainer is sold on Power Systems and Amazon through our Store (>link<).

List of Exercises In This Video

  1. Opposite Arm Leg Lift
  2. Ball Push-Up with the Halo Trainer
  3. Ball Circles with the Halo Trainer
  4. Ball Tilt with the Halo Trainer
  5. Ball Plank with Up & Down
  6. Half Kneeling Medicine Ball Chops on Disk Pillow
  7. Single Leg Balance on Disk Pillow with Opposite Leg Movement
  8. Single Leg Dumbbell Squat
  9. Single Leg Balance on Balance Pad
  10. Single Leg Medicine Ball Balance on Balance Pad

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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

Home Fitness Equipment: CorBall Plus Medicine Ball With Handles

April 26, 2022

CorBall Plus Medicine Ball For Strength Training

  • Category: Strength Equipment
  • Available in 12, 16, 20, 25 lbs
  • Dual Textured Easy Grip
  • Abdominal Training
  • Rotational Strength Exercises
  • Core Strength
  • Portable
  • Perfect For Home Gym
  • Stores Easily
  • Suitable For All Levels

WHERE TO PURCHASE THE CORBALL PLUS

Amazon sells the Corball Plus Medicine Ball. The CorBall is also sold by Power Systems. Note that this item is sold in various weights from light to heavy.

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Virtual Fitness: How To Do Sliding Leg Curls

April 21, 2022

Sliding Leg Curls Is A Bodyweight Strength Training Exercise That Works Glutes, Hamstrings and Obliques

Single Leg Bridge Curl

INSTRUCTIONS: The Single Leg Curl starting position is knees higher than hips and hips higher than shoulders. Using a folded towel under your feet, slowly slide outward, only as far as you can maintain stable hips and shoulders. Slide both feet back to the starting position.
EXERCISE GOAL: Maintain stable hips and shoulders. Avoid sagging the tail bone toward the floor or rocking hips back and forth. Shoulders remain in neutral position and do not rise up toward the ears.

Shoulder Elevated Single Leg Bridge

INSTRUCTIONS: Maintain a straight line from shoulders to knees without sagging your tail to the floor. Lift tail up and raise knee upward. Lower down to the start position and repeat either on the same side for several repetitions, or alternate left and right legs.
ALTERNATIVE: If the exercise is too difficult, perform single leg raises on an exercise mat while lying on your back in a bridge position.

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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 A BOSU V-Squat

April 16, 2022
BOSU V-Squat is a bodyweight strength training exercise that improves balance, core strength, thighs and shoulders.
PROGRESSION: 1) squat without equipment 2) squat on a foam cushion 3) squat on inflated discs 4) squat on the BOSU
MODIFICATIONS: 1) keep arms at your sides 2) raise arms at a lower angle than shown in the video 3) do a quarter or half squat.
CORRECT POSITIONING: Turn toes out slightly. Keep back straight and avoid leaning forward. Maintain a steady posture. If you’re unsteady, do one of the modifications.

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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 A Reverse Plank Press Up On The BOSU

April 16, 2022
The Reverse Plank Press Up Is A Core Strengthening Exercise
PROGRESSION INSTRUCTIONS: Before attempting this exercise on the BOSU, you should be able to perform the Reverse Plank Press Up in this order – 1. without equipment 2) on a foam balance pad 3) on the BOSU.
MODIFICATIONS: 1. if you can’t lift your leg, omit this move. 2. lift the leg at a lower angle than shown in this video. 3. bring chin toward chest.
CORRECT POSITIONING: 1. avoid dropping your tailbone toward the floor. 2.maintain a long neck by avoiding throwing your head back. If you’re tailbone drops toward the floor, omit lifting your leg, or lift it at a lower angle than shown in the video. Shoulders should be higher than the hips.
MUSCLES WORKED: Core, Triceps, Quadriceps, Neck Flexors

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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

Home Fitness Equipment: Exercise Ball

April 12, 2022
Achieve Your Strength Training Fitness Goals With The Exercise Ball

Category: Total Body Strength, Balance, Flexibility and Core Training

How To Use It: The Exercise Ball improves balance by activating the core muscles. Exercises are performed in a variety of positions: kneeling, on your back, on your abdomen, lying on the floor, sitting on the floor.

Stability Ball Sold On Amazon

The Exercise Ball has to be inflated, so you’ll need to get an air pump, unless the pump is included. The model shown on the right includes a pump.

Buy a ball according to your height. Some balls have a burst free safety feature. If the ball is punctured it will slowly deflate. Certain manufacturers sell exercise balls according to weight capacity, as well as height.

Portability: Remove the air from the ball and transport it anywhere. In some cases, the pump may be larger and heavier than the deflated ball.

Benefits: Excellent addition to a home gym. Very easy to store when deflated.  Cost effective and versatile. Often includes an exercise chart with purchase.  A small investment in an exercise ball goes a long way.

Type of Workout:  Total Body workout includes flexibility, balance and core strength.

WHERE TO PURCHASE EXERCISE BALLS

Amazon Exercise Balls, Perform Better Versa Ball Stability Ball, and Power Systems LifeFitness Stability Ball. When purchasing a stability ball, be sure to select the correct size.

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