Aspects of working out
The TRX system is a simple piece of workout gear, although can be intimidating if you do not know how to use it. TRX exercises can be beneficial for those who are on the go because it is portable. It is also great because it can be used for a full body workout. Benefits of […]
Push-Pull exercise days give a great workout. If you are unsure how to start working out, push-pull days are the way to go. These types of exercises are broken up as to work your muscles in specific groups and rest the other muscles. The push-pull workout is supposed to be a very efficient way to […]
A box can make for a good workout Many different types of activities can be performed using a box. It is a great leg workout as well as good cardio because it will get the heart rate up. These types of boxes come in different varieties. Some are wood, some are foam, others are metal. All […]
Battle ropes for full body workout can help break up the mundane routine. Battle ropes are a type of free weight because they can be used in many different directions. This makes it possible to work in different planes of motion working many muscle groups. Most of the time, I will do my battle ropes […]
Good hip mobility is an important part of a healthy body but so is good mobility in any joint. The hips are a major joint in the body. The hips are a stable ball and socket type of joint and have a large amount of muscle surrounding it. It goes without saying that the hips […]
Let’s talk about the stability ball! There are great exercises you can do with this inexpensive piece of equipment. How to Use the Stability Ball You can do upper and lower body activities. Which makes it a very versatile tool in the exercise play book. The stability ball is also mostly body weight activities which […]
Scoliosis is an abnormal curve in the spine. The spine has natural curves in it to help the reduce impact, but those are front to back. The abnormal scoliosis curves are sideways. Types of Scoliosis Curves There are several types of scoliotic curves, and they are named for the different areas of the spine that […]
Bridges are a great low impact activity to strengthen the legs . Muscles Worked Bridges mostly work the posterior chain of the body which include the gluteals (Maximus, Medius, and Minimus) and hamstrings. You may even feel the quads working as well. Bridges are also a beginning back extension exercise. When a patient I work […]
Combination exercises work multiple body parts at once, usually an upper and lower body exercise. A couple of weeks ago, I did a full body exercises post, you can see that post here. Today’s post is different from that because I am showing 2 separate exercises (one for lower and one for upper body) that […]
Planks are an amazing exercise to strengthen the core muscles in our bodies. Aside from the usual planks there are many variations of planks to work out your body. Benefits of Planks If you are looking for other exercises to improve your core strength, check out this blog post here. See this article here that […]