Category: Core Fitness

Home Fitness Equipment: Power Systems Deck

April 6, 2022

HOW TO USE THE POWER SYSTEMS DECK: Abdominal Curls, Russian Twist, Moving Single Leg Glute Bridge, Decline Medicine Ball Crunch. Add tubing to the deck for additional exercises. Visit our Health & Fitness store for the demo exercise video showing how to attach and use tubing on the deck.

WHERE TO BUY THE POWER SYSTEMS DECK AND SIMILAR PRODUCTS

Power Systems Deck – Amazon Workout Decks – Perform Better Escape Deck

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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 TRX Glute Bridge

March 29, 2022

TRX Glute Bridge Is A Bodyweight Strengthening Suspension Exercise That Works Glutes, Core and Hamstrings

INSTRUCTIONS: Adjust the TRX straps so that your feet are about hip-width. Place heels inside loops. With arms at your sides and palms down, slowly lift up forming a bridge. Release slowly to the start position placing your back on the mat.

ALIGNMENT: In the up position, your knees are higher than your shoulders. Maintain neutral in your low back and neck by avoiding pushing too far up.

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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: Balance Stability Disc

March 29, 2022

CATEGORY: Bodyweight Exercise Equipment for Core Strength, Balance and Stability

HOW TO USE IT: The Balance Stability Disc activates core muscles by creating an unstable platform. on which to perform an exercise routine. Purchase the 2-Pak and place one disc under both feet, or hands for a more advanced workout.

PORTABILITY: Very light, easy to lift, carry and transport.

BENEFITS: Perfect for a home gym. Inexpensive.

TYPE OF WORKOUT:  Accommodates standing, kneeling, all fours, and seated exercises.  Strengthens the core. Improves balance during standard exercises such as lunges, squats, push-ups, abdominal curls, marching in place, and planks. Using one disc under both feet, or hands increases exercise intensity.

WHERE TO BUY BALANCE STABILITY DISCS

Amazon Stability Discs – Perform Better Disc Pillow Plus – Power Systems Versa Disc

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Home Fitness Equipment: TRX RIP Trainer Basic Kit

March 29, 2022

TRX RIP Trainer Basic Kit, Core Strength-Training Equipment, 20 lbs. of Resistance

Category: Rotational Strength and Core Stability

How To Use It: Secure the TRX RIP Trainer to any sturdy attachment point and you’re ready to go.

Portability: Lightweight and portable.  Toss it in your bag, suitcase or backseat. Easy storage, perfect for home gym.

Benefits: Improves rotational movement and balance.

Type of Workout:  Small Equipment Core Strength

WHERE TO BUY THE TRX RIP TRAINER BASIC KIT

Amazon TRX RIP Trainer Basic Kit – Perform Better TRX Rip Trainer Basic Kit

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How To Do Plank-To-Knee Tap

March 21, 2022
Plank-To-Knee Tap Is A Bodyweight Exercise That Strengthens Abs, Shoulders, Triceps, Chest, Core
In this exercise you’ll begin in a down plank position, and then move up and down from the down plank to a pike position. Finally returning to the down plank. You’ll be reaching diagonally to touch your knee.
From the down plank, slowly draw your tailbone up toward the ceiling, and move into a pike position. As you move upward, tap your right hand on your left knee. Return to the down plank position and place your hand on the mat. Move up into the pike and tap your left hand to your right knee. Return to the plank position and place your hand on the mat. Completing a total of 4 taps is one round.
Modification: Don’t reach diagonally. When tapping your right knee, use your right hand instead of your left hand.

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 Dyno Plank

March 18, 2022
Strengthen Your Heart, Legs, Arms And Core With The Dyno Plank
BOSU Dyno Plank Set Up: Use the BOSU Powerstax >link< under two BOSUs. Begin the routine on the highest stack, and work toward the lowest to finish.
INSTRUCTIONS: Start on the highest stack. Jog quickly in place as you count to 4. Perform 4 planks. Then switch to the next BOSU. Jog quickly in place as you count to 4. Perform 4 planks. Switch to the last BOSU. Jog quickly in place as you count to 4. Perform 4 Alternating Single Leg Planks. Repeat routine for 2 to 4 cycles, or to tolerance.
HOW TO USE THIS ROUTINE: 1) Use it as a warm-up for strength training, or stretching. 2) Use it as a 20-minute cardio circuit routine.

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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