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Tag: Stability Ball

  • Exercise Session #6

    Phase 1:  Corrective Flexibility & Stabilization Endurance Warm-Up Self-Myofascial Release (SMR) Calves (Gastrocnemius/Soleus), Tensor Fascia Latae (IT Band), 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…

  • Exercise Session #3

      Phase 1:  Corrective Flexibility & Stabilization Endurance Warm-Up Self-Myofascial Release (SMR) Calves (Gastrocnemius/Soleus), Tensor Fascia Latae (IT Band), 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,…

  • Let’s Train Those Abdominals – Ready… Set… Go!

    How to train your abdominals without performing abdominal-specific exercises? 1.  Deadlift Stand holding the middle of a barbell (or two dumbbells in each hand) in front of your body. Perform a standard deadlift while holding the weight level.  Bend forward at the hips, keep knees straight (but avoid locking-out your knees), keep back flat,  draw-in…

  • Daily Workout #11 – A Quick Full Body Circuit!

    Daily Workout #11  When you are short on time, here is a quick circuit that will hit each major muscle group and challenge your stability. Lat Pulldown on Stability Ball 2 x 12 Pec Fly on Stability Ball 2 x 12 Squat with Shoulder Press 2 x 12 Tricep Extension (“Scull Crushers”) on Stability Ball…

  • Daily Workout #4 – Full Body Circuit!

    Daily Workout #4 Full Body Circuit – with Stabilization Focus! Cardio Warm-Up: Bike 10 min. Ballerina Squats 3 x 12 Chest Press on Stability Ball 3 x 12 Lat Pull Down on Stability Ball (use Cable Machine) 3 x 12 Shoulder Press – *Optional: Stand on BOSU Ball 3 x 12 Walking Lunges or Wall Sit 3…

  • Daily Workout – Upper Body!

    Daily Workout #3 Upper Body Lat Pulldown – Seated on Stability Ball 2 x 12 Pec Fly 2 x 12 Seated Row – Cable Machine or Stability Ball 2 x 12 Squat with Shoulder Press 2 x 12 Tricep Pushdown 2 x 12 Bicep Curls 2 x 12 Hanging Leg Raises 4 x 15  …

  • Want Flat Abs? Here’s How!

    Who is guilty of performing repetition after repetition, set after set of crunches in the hopes of achieving flat, 6-pack, ‘Abercrombie model’ abs? I am! First, I am not saying that you should never perform crunches again… You need to simply vary your abdominal regimen! Mix things up! Here’s why: Imagine your spine is a credit card.…