Category: Strength training

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.

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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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Virtual Fitness: How Strengthen Outer Thighs With Tubing

April 4, 2022
LEARN HOW TO STRENGTHEN OUTER THIGHS WITH PORTABLE, LIGHTWEIGHT TUBING
INSTRUCTIONS: Follow the audio-visual instructions on the video.
VARIATION: You can also use an elastic band in place of an elastic tube. The thicker the band or tube, the more support it will give you. If you can’t remain stable during this exercise, or you have difficulty keeping your knees straight, then use the thicker band.

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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 Modified Push-Up

March 7, 2022
The Modified Push-Up is a bodyweight strength training exercise that works the chest, shoulders, and posterior upper arms (triceps). The exercise is suitable for beginners.
INSTRUCTIONS

Step 1: Assume a push up position on the knees with the body in a straight line from head to knee, feet/knees hip to shoulder width and hands 1.5-2x shoulder width. Brace the core and tighten the glutes. Press away from the floor to prevent the shoulder blades from winging.

Step 2: Lower the chest toward the floor through a maximum range of motion until the chest is a few inches off the floor or shoulders have reached elbow depth.

Step 4: Repeat. Maintain posture throughout. Keep the shoulders from elevating or rounding. Do not let the back round or arch or the hips sag or pike. Avoid letting the head jut forward.

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 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

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.
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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

Virtual Fitness: How To Do A TRX Suspension Pike

January 21, 2022

Advanced Core Strengthening Exercise
Prerequisite: Ability to perform the Sliding Pike before attempting TRX Suspension Pike. Sliding Pike is an all fours floor exercise, using sliding equipment under each foot, or under both hands and feet.
Exercise Benefits: Strengthens abdominals, quadriceps, core stabilizers.

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