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Tag: Resistance Band

  • Happy Halloween!

    Whether you “treat” yourself to a rest or “trick” yourself to a workout, here is a Spooktacular exercise to do anywhere you go! M O N S T E R    W A L K S Less Challenging Place resistance band at knee height. Decrease tension of resistance band. More Challenging Place resistance band at ankle height. Increase tension of resistance band. Lower to a deeper squat…

  • Monday Motivation

    Are you performing the Pull-Up Challenge? The third and final round of exercises starts now! For the next two (2) weeks, perform the following exercises 2 – 3 days/week. Warm-Up Resistance Band Swimmer Rows 30 seconds Lat Pull-Downs 30 seconds Drill Set #3: Weeks 5 & 6 Pull-Ups (with super resistance band) 5-10 repetitions; 4 sets; 90-120…

  • How to Master the Pull-Up

    Can you perform a pull-up? The pull-up is an effective exercise to strengthen your back muscles without a gym or expensive equipment. As the name provides, this exercise is a “pulling” movement and all pulling exercises activate our back muscles (with the assistance of our biceps). This group of exercises is a beneficial way to improve posture…

  • Fit Friday

    Are you happy with your butt? Do you wish your butt was rounder, fuller, or more firm? While a nice-looking rear end may boost confidence, it is not all about outer beauty – More importantly, your butt muscles aid with balance and prevent injury. Your Butt Gluteals, or “Glutes” How do I work it? Here’s how! Mule Kick with Resistance…

  • Got Core?

    3 Moves to Increase Your Core Strength Shared by Olympic athlete, Gracie Gold Plank Rotations In a side-lying position, place your bottom elbow on the apex of a BOSU ball (ball side) and hold a light dumbbell (3 lbs. – 5 lbs.) with your other hand.  Rotate all the way in without moving your hips or feet,…

  • Exercise Session #9

    Phase 1:  Corrective Flexibility & Stabilization Endurance Warm-Up Self-Myofascial Release (SMR) Calves (Gastrocnemius/Soleus), Tensor Fascia Latae, Adductors, Quadriceps, Hip Flexors, Latissimus Dorsi Gently foam roll each muscle group until tight (sore) region is felt, and then press and hold foam roller on this region for 30 seconds Static Stretching Static Gastrocnemius Stretch, Static Adductor Stretch,…