Train for Life

Category: Core Strengthening Exercises

  • A Quick, Simple Circuit to Start Your Weekend Right!

    It’s time to get out of bed sleepy head, slip on your tennis shoes, and get moving! You will feel great and your body and mind will thank you! Jog in place  –  2 minutes Side lunges  –  1 minute Run in place (high knees)  –  1 minute Push-ups  –  1 minute Jumping jacks  –  1…

  • A Quick Work Out to Add to Your Weekend Routine!

    Think You Don’t Have Any Time to Exercise this Weekend? Think Wrong!   Here is a quick, high intensity circuit to do in 10 minutes or less! 12 simple exercises and the only required tools are a chair, wall, and YOU! There are NO excuses!  Be Active! Be Healthy! Be YOU!

  • A Circuit Training Work Out to Try this Week!

    Circuit train your way to a hot new bod! Circuit training, a type of cardiorespiratory training, improves fitness levels without spending long hours at the gym.  In addition, research has shown that circuit training increases post-exercise metabolic rates and strength levels.  A circuit training program is very time-efficient and consists of a sequence of strength-training…

  • Isometric Exercises Vs. Isotonic Exercises

    What is the difference between Isometric and Isotonic exercises?  Both are critical components of any exercise program, however isometric exercises are growing in importance.  Isometric Muscle Contraction:  The contractile force is equal to the resistive force, thereby producing no visible change in muscle length.  This type of muscle contraction is important because it dynamically stabilizes the body and…

  • Friday Workout Challenge!

    Here’s a fun, challenging workout to end your week and begin an active, healthy weekend! How many plank push-ups can you perform in 2 minutes? * Remember:  Focus on you form! Shoulders down and away from ears Squeeze shoulder blades together Maintain a tight core, drawing in abdominals toward spine and lifting hips

  • A Core Strengthening Exercise

    http://youtu.be/XZV-8pPvB5o Specifically, you are activating your transverse abdominis (TVA), a deep inner core muscle. Focus on drawing in your abdominal muscles towards your spine as you slowly raise each arm and/or leg. To minimize stress on your shoulder, point your thumb up as your raise each arm. First set: Raise your arms only Second set:…

  • Static Lunge to Row

    http://youtu.be/d00e8AHuEqQ Static lunge to row is an excellent full body exercise, working your quadriceps, gluteals, back (latissimus dorsi and rhomboids), and of course, your core! Progression? Need more of a challenge? Try placing your front foot on a wobble board!