Category: Fitness Video

Virtual Fitness: How To Do Around-The-Body Kettlebell Pass

April 12, 2022
Around-The-Body Kettlebell Pass Is Used As A Warm-Up

Improves Core and Grip Strength

INSTRUCTIONS: Stand with feet slightly wider than hip-width. Knees remain straight but not locked. Keeps abs firm, shoulders square and neutral. Grip the weight firmly as you pass it around your body. Hips do not move side-to-side or swivel. Begin with a slow pace and increase the pace, as long as you have full control over the exercise.
INSTRUCTIONS continued: Move the weight to the right for several rounds and then repeat on the left. The minimum weight available on kettlebells is 5 lbs. Be sure your grip is strong enough to manage that amount of weight.
VARIATIONS: Change your pace to either slower or quicker. During faster movement be sure to maintain proper form as given in the instructions. For added challenge move the weight once to the right and then once to the left. Continue this pattern for several rounds.

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How To Do An Elastic Tube Leg Extension

April 9, 2022
The Leg Extension Exercise Strengthens the Quadriceps Muscles
Verbal Instructions Are Included With This Video
INSTRUCTIONS: The video demonstrates using an elastic tube with handles. The quadriceps muscles are located at the front thigh.
If you’re not getting sufficient resistance, use a thicker tube. An elastic resistance band can be used as a subsitute. The tubes and bands are sold on Amazon Health & Fitness and Power Systems. Click the link below to shop these sellers at our Health & Fitness Store.
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Health Video: Sarcopenia – Taking Charge of Your Muscles As You Age

April 8, 2022

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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: 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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Home Exercise 1950s

March 18, 2022

Johnnie Lee Macfadden, daughter of early health and fitness expert, Bernarr Macfadden, is shown in this vintage home exercise film.

OBITUARY J. L. Macfadden, 88, An Expert on Fitness

Johnnie Lee Macfadden, an author and physical-fitness advocate, died April 6 at her home in Manhattan. She was 88 years old. She died after a lengthy illness, her family said.


A native of Fort Worth, Mrs. Macfadden had a first career as an interior designer. In 1948, she became the third wife of Bernarr Macfadden, the physical culturist and publisher who died in 1955 at the age of 87. She was a regular monthly contributor to her husband’s publications, “Physical Culture” and “Health Review,” lectured on fitness, appeared on television talk shows, developed her own line of creams and lotions, and maintained a counseling service on mental and physical health in her apartment until the time of her death.


She was the author of “Barefoot in Eden: The Macfadden Plan for Health, Charm and Long-Lasting Youth,” published by Prentice Hall in 1962. Mrs. Macfadden is survived by a son, Jack of Brooklyn; a daughter, Carol Tumbridge of Denver; five grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren.

Source: The New York Times – 4/29/1992

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