Category: Videos

Virtual Fitness: How To Do Dumbbell Boxing Abdominal Curl

October 3, 2021

Dumbbell Boxing Abdominal Curl

Benefits of the Dumbbell Abdominal Boxing Curl : This exercise, when done correctly, activates the core, strengthens the chest (pectorals), front shoulders (front deltoid), arms (biceps), and the abdominal muscles. The biceps are also activated as he curls up from the mat with his elbows bending, assisting the abdominals during the movement.
Technique: The model in this video is moving very quickly throughout the movement. However, the slower you move, the harder it is. In addition to that, you can add heavier handweights. Keeping both feet flat, instead of lifting up onto the heels, increases the workload.
Cautions: Don’t forsake correct technique by adding more weight, or moving faster. The point is to activate the core by stabilizing hips and legs as you curl up, and then release downward. If your knees buckle and wobble, you’re either using too much weight, or going down too low for your level of strength. The same goes for your hips. They should be stable. If you can’t stabilize, you will need to start with a basic ab exercise until you get stronger. This exercise is not recommended for beginners.
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 Crescent Moon Pose

October 3, 2021

Crescent Moon Pose

Benefits of Crescent Moon Pose: This kneeling pose is a backward bend that strengthens core muscles, since it challenges your balance. It stretches the abdominals and strengthens spinal muscles that are important in this movement. This pose also stretches the inner hips. It strengthens the front deltoid (shoulder) muscle, as the arms are lifted upwards.

Modifications For Crescent Moon Pose: The model shown in this video has considerable flexibility inside her hips, so that she can bring her left leg into the position you see in the video. If you do not have this level of flexibility, position your knee under your hip, instead of taking it as far back as shown here. Lift your arms very slowly to ensure good balance.

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 Basic Squat

September 30, 2021

Basic Squat

The Squat Exercise is performed indoors or outdoors. You need very little space to do this basic strength training exercise.
Modifications: The lower you squat, the harder it is. If you’re new to this exercise, squat down at a higher angle. Suggested Sets and Repetitions: Do 3 sets of 8 to 10 repetitions. If you can’t do that many, cut back to 1 or 2 sets of 5 to 8 repetitions, or do whatever you can manage.
Benefits: Squatting is a strength training exercise that improves your Hamstrings, Quadriceps, and Gluteals.
Benefits For Women: Squatting tones your thighs. You’ll look better in stretch pants.
EXERCISE DOs and DONT’S – 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

Weight Loss Through Diet In 1951

September 29, 2021
Weight Reduction Through Diet 1951 – YouTube video from traci0dee channel
Don’t be put off by the date on this video. The information is similar to today’s guidelines on weight reduction: avoid in-between snacks, quality food, lose no more than 1 1/2 to 2 pounds weekly, exercise along with healthy eating, and portion control.
Importantly, the people in this video appear to be a lot less stressed than we are. There are also lessons here about manners, and polite social behavior.

Virtual Fitness: How To Do Two-Arm-Reach Abdominal Curl

September 12, 2021

Two Arm Reach Abdominal Curl

Instructions: The Abdominal Curl Two Arm Reach is a strength training exercise that targets the abdominal and chest muscles. Lie on your back. Bring your chin toward your chest. Slowly curl up by rounding your back. Bring your arms up and in front of you, as shown in the video. Roll back down onto your mat. Perform 3 sets of 8 to 10 repetitions. Reduce the number of sets and repetitions according to ability.
Modifications: 1) Cross your arms on your chest. 2) Lower your body halfway down, and then come back up.
Alternative: If the Abdominal Curl Two Arm Reach exercise is too diffricult, do the Basic Abdominal Curl instead. LINK
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 abdominal 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 Walking Dumbbell Lunge

September 12, 2021

Walking Dumbbell Lunge

Instructions: Alternate stepping forward with right and then left foot. Hold and stabilize between steps. As strength increases, add more weight to increase challenge.
Modifications: 1) Take smaller steps forward and bring both feet together after each step. 2) Place hands on hips instead of holding weights. 3) Hold onto a wall with one hand, with opposite hand on your hip or at your side.
Moving Lunge Benefits: Strengthens thighs, legs and core. Improves balance.
Cautions: Slow your tempo to suit your ability. The goal is to maintain a steady pace without losing balance.
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