Tag: abdominal exercise

Virtual Fitness: How To Do An Abdominal Figure 8 With A Water Bottle

May 17, 2022
Strengthen Abdominals, Hip Flexors, Heart. Improve Balance and Coordination.
INSTRUCTIONS: Bring chin to chest and round your back off the mat. Alternate legs as you pass the water bottle under and around each leg, forming a figure 8. To target the abdominals, keep back rounded throughout the exercise.
MODIFICATION: If you don’t have a water bottle, use a tennis ball, or other small ball.

Shop Our Store For Health & Fitness Products

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 provide

Virtual Fitness: How To Do A Basic Abdominal Curl

October 18, 2021

Basic Abdominal Curl

Instructions: The Basic Abdominal Curl is a strength training exercise that targets the abdominals. Clasp hands behind your head, bringing your chin toward your chest. Round your back and slowly curl up. Perform 3 sets of 8 to 10 repetitions. Reduce the number of sets and repetitions according to ability.
Modifications: 1) Bring your knees up toward your chest in a 90 degree angle. 2) Place both feet on a support, such as a bench or chair, with knees in a 90 degree angle.
Caution: Keep elbows pointed outward in order to avoid pulling your head 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
Please leave comments. It helps others to learn.