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Torso Rotation

May 6th, 2011

I. Torso Rotation: What is it?

The torso rotation is a general stretch type of exercise that aims to tighten one’s abdominal area. As a stretching exercise, it helps one to improve flexibility, that is, it increases joint range movement to help support muscles in bones. In addition, this physical activity targets abdominal muscle as it works it out using an exercise ball. With the contraction made in the abdominals help build more muscle mass and improve endurance.

II. How to do it

Below are the simple steps that need to be followed in doing the torso rotation:

Step 1: As a starting position, stand straight while holding the exercise ball with both hands. Extend both arms so as to put the ball in front. Continue reading “Torso Rotation” »

Side Bridge

May 1st, 2011

I. Side Bridge: What is it?

The side bridge is a type of exercise that helps the body to have a tightened abdominal area by working it out. This exercise is said to be a strength type of exercise. As such, it targets mainly the abdominal muscles by building more muscle mass and develop endurance using the body’s own weight as resistance. Other muscle groups that are affected by this physical activity are the shoulders and the obliques. Moreover, this exercise helps stabilize one’s spine.

II. How to do it

Below are the very simple steps in doing the side bridge exercise:

Step 1: Lie with the side on the floor. An exercise mat can also be used. Support the body by bending the arms that is near to the floor in the elbow. Make sure that the arm is perpendicular to the floor. The legs should also be on top of each other. Put the free hand on the hips. This will be the starting position. Continue reading “Side Bridge” »

Seated Overhead Stretch

April 30th, 2011

I. Seated Overhead Stretch: What is it?

The seated overhead stretch is a variation of a usual overhead stretch that instead of doing it in a standing position, one can do it while seating. This exercise is a stretching type of exercise. As such, it helps the body improve its flexibility to promote a better well being.

This exercise works mainly with the abdominal muscles. Having an isolation mechanic type, it is said to focus on a specific muscle type at a time.

II. How to do it?

Below are the simple steps to follow in doing the seated overhead stretch:

Step 1: Sit properly on an exercise mat and keep the back straight. Continue reading “Seated Overhead Stretch” »

Overhead Stretch

April 25th, 2011

I. Overhead Stretch: What is it?

The overhead stretch is a general stretching type of exercise that can be important to people of all ages. As a stretching exercise, it helps one increase the body’s range of motion. This means that it enables the joints and limbs to move more before any injury can happen.

In addition, this physical activity also works primarily for the abdominal muscles as it allows the abs to tighten thereby promoting more muscle mass and endurance. Having a compound mechanic type, this exercise works several muscle groups at the same time. In this case, it also works for the chest, laterals, forearms and the triceps. Continue reading “Overhead Stretch” »

Lower Back Curl

April 20th, 2011

I. Lower Back Curl: What is it?

The lower back curl is a stretching type of exercise. As such, it helps improve one’s flexibility- the range of movement that can be achieved by the joints. In addition, this exercise worked mainly for the abdominal muscles using the body’s own weight as resistance. This means that it aims to tighten the abdominals so as to build muscles mass and improve endurance.

II. How to do it?

Below are the simple steps in doing the lower back curl stretching exercise:

Step 1: Lie with the stomach flat on the floor. Put both arms on both sides. This will then be the starting position of this routine.

Step 2: Start by trying to extend the spine by lifting the chest off the ground by using the lower back muscles. While doing this, keep the head up. Continue reading “Lower Back Curl” »

Kettlebell Pass between the Legs

April 15th, 2011

I. Kettlebell Pass between the Legs: What is it?

The kettlebell pass between the legs is a physical activity that helps tightens one’s abdominal area. As a strength type exercise, it targets the abdominal muscles by building more muscle mass and develop endurance through the use of kettlebell as resistance.

In addition, it has a compound mechanic type where it can work on groups of muscles at the same time. Aside from the abdominals, this exercise also works the gluteal muscles, hamstrings and the shoulders.

II. How to do it

Below are the simple steps to be followed in doing the kettlebell pass between the legs:

Step 1: Stand up and place a kettlebell between the legs. Keep a wider than the shoulder distance between both feet. Continue reading “Kettlebell Pass between the Legs” »