Exercise of the Week

Posted in Exercise of the Week on April 21, 2010

Exercise Of The Week: 1 Arm Chest Press On Stabili ...

ShareBenefits: As a next progression from the stability ball chest press , the 1 arm chest press allows you to get your core even more involved. By not having a dumbbell in both hands, your body is forced to engage the core so that you don’t fall off the ball. How To: 1) ... Continue Reading

Posted in Exercise of the Week on April 13, 2010

Exercise Of The Week: High Pull

ShareBenefits: If your looking to get your heart rate up, build lean muscle and work on your upper back, than the high pull is the right move for you. This exercise is great for both men and women because it can either be utilized as a weight loss exercise or a muscle gain exerci ... Continue Reading

Posted in Exercise of the Week on April 6, 2010

Exercise Of The Week: Stability Ball Chest Press

ShareBenefits: The stability ball chest press is a way to take the typical bench press to the next level. By performing the exercise on a stability ball you are involving certain aspects of your body that wouldn’t typically be involved in a chest press. The core is getting ... Continue Reading

Posted in Exercise of the Week on March 30, 2010

Exercise Of The Week: Body Folds

ShareBenefits: If you are looking to target your entire abs than body folds are right for you. By lifting your shoulders and feet off the ground you are able to feel it all the way from your lower to upper abs. Body folds are also great because you are in constant tension by neve ... Continue Reading

Posted in Exercise of the Week on March 23, 2010

Exercise Of The Week: Mini Band Walks

ShareBenefits: For everyone who spends the majority of their day seated (pretty much every American), the mini band is one of the best workout tools you can use. When you sit for long periods of time, the muscles in the front side of your hips (TFL) get short and tight. The TFL ... Continue Reading

Posted in Exercise of the Week on March 9, 2010

Exercise Of The Week: Barbell 1 Arm Row

ShareBenefits: The barbell one arm row is a great way to challenge your back and core stability at the same time. The weight in this exercise comes at a different angles than when using a dumbbell, so you muscles will be challenged differently. By performing the single arm move ... Continue Reading

Posted in Exercise of the Week on March 2, 2010

Exercise Of The Week: Alternating Lunge Jumps

ShareBenefits: The alternating lunge jump is an excellent exercise that fits well with just about any workout. If you want to lose weight, increase power or increase your cardio endurance, all could benefit from the alternating lunge jumps. By performing consecutive jumps you ... Continue Reading

Posted in Exercise of the Week on February 23, 2010

Exercise Of The Week: Crossover Split Squat

ShareBenefits: The crossover split squat is another variation to a typical split squat that allows you to work other muscles and take the exercise to the next level. By getting into the crossover position you are placing the focus on the outside of your front leg and glutes, whil ... Continue Reading

Posted in Exercise of the Week on February 16, 2010

Exercise Of The Week: High Pull

ShareBenefits: The high pull is an amazing exercise for people looking to lose weight, increased endurance and even gain muscle. It is an aggressive move that should be done with speed as the main concern. Since the high pull requires speed and total body involvement, it is gre ... Continue Reading

Posted in Exercise of the Week on February 9, 2010

Exercise Of The Week: Med Ball Chop

ShareBenefits: The medicine ball chop is a great way to strengthen your pillar (core, shoulders, hips) while also allowing for a cardiovascular challenge. The chop will work your arms, hips and especially your core. With it being a total body movement you are working many mus ... Continue Reading