Jun
03
2008
The Heel Raise exercise targets your calf muscles.
1.Getting Into Position .Stand on one foot, the other foot resting behind your supporting leg. Both hands are on your hips.
2.Slowly raise your body weight unto the balls of the supporting foot. Squeeze your calf at the top of the lift, then release your leg back to the floor.
Do 12 repetitions. Repeat with the other leg.
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May
13
2008
The Wall Push Up is an excellent Upper Body Exercise. When done correctly, the wall push up can build a strong upper body. Wall Push Ups are done to build muscle and strength in the chest and triceps. Wall Push Ups are a great modified version of traditional floor push ups.
Wall Push Up Directons:
1. Start standing straight up with your feet about 2-4 feet from a wall.
2. Lean you upper body forward and place your hands on the wall with slightly bent elbows.
3. Push your body back to starting position using your hands.
May
06
2008
Chair Stands.
Chair Stands strengthen your inner and outer thigh muscles as well as your abdominal.
1.Place pillows against back of chair.
2.Sit in middle or toward front of the chair, knees bent, feet flat on floor.
3.Lean back in half-reclining position, keeping your back and shoulders straight.
4.Raise upper body forward until sitting upright, using hands as little as possible or not at all, if you can. Your back should no longer lean against the pillows.
5.Slowly stand up, using your hands as little as possible.
6.Slowly sit back down. Keep back and shoulders straight throughout exercise.
Repeat 8 to 12 times. Rest for 60 seconds and repeat one more time.
May
04
2008
Exercise: Tricep Stretch
Muscles worked: Tricep Stretches lengthen muscles in the back of the upper arm.
1.Hold one end of a towel in right hand.
2.Raise and bend right arm to drape towel down back. Keep your right arm in this position and continue holding onto the towel.
3.Reach behind your lower back and grasp bottom end of towel with left hand.
*Remember to consult with your physician before starting a new fitness routine.
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