Category: Outdoor exercise

How To Do An Elastic Band Standing Bicep Curl

February 16, 2022

Portable Elastic Fitness Bands Come In Handy For On-The Go Fitness

INSTRUCTIONS: Stand hip width apart, with back straight. Secure the band by placing it under your sneakers. Grab the band with a supinated grip (palms facing up) and slowly pull the band toward you as shown in the video, and then release it. Maintain spinal stability throughout the exercise. Target muscles are the biceps and core.

The thicker the band, the greater the resistance. Bands provide a lightweight, portable alternative to heavy equipment. Take it on vacation, business travel, or outdoor workouts. To see more resistance band exercises click this link: Downloadable Resistance Band Exercise Guide.

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

Virtual Fitness: How To Do A Standing Hamstring Stretch

January 10, 2022
A local outdoor area provides stretch opportunities with convenient horizontal bars. Be on the lookout for outdoor spaces where you can practise stretching. Hold each stretch 20-30 seconds. Switch legs and repeat on other leg.
The model in the video is very flexible. You might not be able to go as far as she is, so choose a lower rung. A bench will also work well.

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 An Incline Wall Push-Up

October 30, 2021

Incline Wall Push-Up

The Incline Wall Push-Up is a strength training exercise that improves biceps, triceps, pectorals, and core stabilizers.

INSTRUCTIONS: Form a plank position with your hands shoulder width apart. Feet should be no more than hip width apart. Keep body rigid throughout the exercise. Aim for a straight body line from the crown of your head to your heels. Avoid sagging.
COMMON ERRORS: 1) Bringing your tailbone up so that your body forms a V shape. 2) Your body sags downward. 3) Looking up.
MODIFICATION: Move halfway down and then come up.
FITNESS LEVEL: The Incline Wall Push-Up is an adaptation of the floor push-up. It is suitable for individuals who cannot perform the floor push-up. It is also a convenient alternative when working outdoors without a mat as shown in this video.
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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