Tag: Bodyweight Exercise

Virtual Fitness: How To Do Sliding Leg Curls

April 21, 2022

Sliding Leg Curls Is A Bodyweight Strength Training Exercise That Works Glutes, Hamstrings and Obliques

Single Leg Bridge Curl

INSTRUCTIONS: The Single Leg Curl starting position is knees higher than hips and hips higher than shoulders. Using a folded towel under your feet, slowly slide outward, only as far as you can maintain stable hips and shoulders. Slide both feet back to the starting position.
EXERCISE GOAL: Maintain stable hips and shoulders. Avoid sagging the tail bone toward the floor or rocking hips back and forth. Shoulders remain in neutral position and do not rise up toward the ears.

Shoulder Elevated Single Leg Bridge

INSTRUCTIONS: Maintain a straight line from shoulders to knees without sagging your tail to the floor. Lift tail up and raise knee upward. Lower down to the start position and repeat either on the same side for several repetitions, or alternate left and right legs.
ALTERNATIVE: If the exercise is too difficult, perform single leg raises on an exercise mat while lying on your back in a bridge position.

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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 Squat-to-Plank Push-Up Jump

April 19, 2022

Squat-To-Plank Push-Up Jump Is A Good Way To Warm Up

Strengthens arms, core, abs, heart
INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Squat down. 2. Jump back into a plank. 3. Perform one standard push-up. 4. Bend knees toward chest and jump forward into a squat. 5. Jump upward with arms in the air. 6. Return to squat and repeat exercise.
MODIFICATIONS: Perform the exercise in this sequence: 1. Squat 2. Jump back to Plank 3. Jump forward to Squat. 4. Repeat exercise. The modification eliminates the push-up and the jump up.
CORRECT FORM: Avoid sagging in the Plank position. Maintain level, strong shoulders without lifting them up toward your ears. Keep neck and back straight and avoid looking up. If you can’t do the exercise in correct form, switch to the modification.

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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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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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Home Fitness Equipment: Balance Stability Disc

March 29, 2022

CATEGORY: Bodyweight Exercise Equipment for Core Strength, Balance and Stability

HOW TO USE IT: The Balance Stability Disc activates core muscles by creating an unstable platform. on which to perform an exercise routine. Purchase the 2-Pak and place one disc under both feet, or hands for a more advanced workout.

PORTABILITY: Very light, easy to lift, carry and transport.

BENEFITS: Perfect for a home gym. Inexpensive.

TYPE OF WORKOUT:  Accommodates standing, kneeling, all fours, and seated exercises.  Strengthens the core. Improves balance during standard exercises such as lunges, squats, push-ups, abdominal curls, marching in place, and planks. Using one disc under both feet, or hands increases exercise intensity.

WHERE TO BUY BALANCE STABILITY DISCS

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How To Do Plank-To-Knee Tap

March 21, 2022
Plank-To-Knee Tap Is A Bodyweight Exercise That Strengthens Abs, Shoulders, Triceps, Chest, Core
In this exercise you’ll begin in a down plank position, and then move up and down from the down plank to a pike position. Finally returning to the down plank. You’ll be reaching diagonally to touch your knee.
From the down plank, slowly draw your tailbone up toward the ceiling, and move into a pike position. As you move upward, tap your right hand on your left knee. Return to the down plank position and place your hand on the mat. Move up into the pike and tap your left hand to your right knee. Return to the plank position and place your hand on the mat. Completing a total of 4 taps is one round.
Modification: Don’t reach diagonally. When tapping your right knee, use your right hand instead of your left hand.

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 Exercise Equipment: Core Fitness Sliders

March 11, 2022

CATEGORY:  Core Strength and Bodyweight Training.

HOW TO USE IT: Core Sliders are double-sided plastic discs, with foam padding on one side, and smooth plastic on the other.  They slide on indoor surfaces, such as carpets, wood and linoleum.

PORTABILITY: A set of 2 sliders are light, weighing about 6 ounces. Core Sliders are compact.  They’ll fit into a small carry bag.  Use at home, travel, or in the gym.  Toss in your bag for a core workout while on vacation, or business trips.

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BENEFITS: Time efficient, convenient, low impact core workouts.  Lies flat. Takes up very little storage space. Great addition for a home gym.  Offers a low impact, total body workout.  Economical. Around $12.00 for a set of sliders on Amazon.

TYPE OF WORKOUT: Excellent for building core strength, while working arms, legs, abs.

WHERE TO BUY ELITE CORE SLIDERS: Amazon