Category: Exercise

Fitness News February 2022

February 7, 2022

  • 80 % of Americans don’t get enough exercise LINK
  • Covid-19 is making Americans even more sedentary LINK
  • Study: Americans want to be fit, but don’t put in the work LINK
  • Hate working out? 1 in 4 would rather text or watch Netflix LINK
  • Experts say don’t hibernate, exercise, treat yourself LINK
  • Why the majority of Americans don’t have time for self-care LINK
  • 1.4 billion people aren’t exercising LINK
  • How exercise benefits brain health LINK
  • Is walking a good enough form of exercise? LINK

Virtual Fitness: How To Do A Buddy Squat

February 6, 2022
The Basic Buddy Squat is a no-equipmet, strength training exercise you can do just about anywhere.
Exercising At Home With A Buddy Provides Motivation And Fun
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INSTRUCTIONS: This is a basic squat with a partner. The move is the same as if you are about to sit down on a chair, but only go down half way. For more about squatting click this >link<and this >link<.
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TARGET MUSCLES: Front and back of thighs (quadriceps, hamstrings), calves, backside (gluteus maximus).

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 A Seated Forward Fold

February 6, 2022
The Forward Fold Is A Basic Bodyweight Stretch That Requires Little Space And No Equipment

INSTRUCTIONS: Legs together. Bend ankles. Sit tall, arms reaching upward. Bend forward from hips and grab toes. Allow elbows to bend slightly. Hold stretch 30 seconds. To release stretch, begin slowly sitting up while sliding hands upward on legs.

TARGET MUSCLES: The Seated Forward Fold is a basic Yoga pose that stretches posterior thigh (hamstrings), and calves.

MODIFICATIONS: Use a stretch strap, Yoga belt, or thick band around your feet if you can’t reach far enough to grab your toes. Or just hold on around your ankles if you don’t have equipment. Another option is a towel, although this can be clumsy since towels are thick and not long enough.

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