by Dareck Cordell, Certified Personal Trainer A Deadhang is a good strengthening and stretching exercise that can be added to the end of any workout. A high, overhead straight-bar is all that is needed. Although this exercise is simple, it is important to maintain good form. The bar should be gripped with thumbs wrapped, arms straight and approximately shoulder width apart, and …
Jack Knife with the Stability Ball
Presented By: Kelley Pearce ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist Position yourself face down on the stability ball with your toes into the ball. Check your upper body to make sure that your shoulder, elbow and wrist are creating a straight line down to the floor. In your plank position, draw the toes to your torso. Release back to your starting plank …
Triceps Press
By Judy Oberdorfer, Certified Personal Trainer This exercise works the triceps (muscles in back of upper arm). Starting from a slight squat position with your hands near your shoulders. Press the arms straight back in slow, controlled motion, pausing for a moment when the arms are straight. Slowly bend the arms back to their original position. Try not to swing …
TAKE A SEAT
IN SHAPE ATHLETIC CLUB TRAINER TIP by Dareck Cordell, Certified Personal Trainer There are many exercises that are usually done from a standing position. This is definitely not a bad thing, but performing some of the same movements from a seated position can actually help to isolate a specific muscle group. Although, there are many exercises that can be done …
Val Slide
Provided by Kelley Pearce – ACSM certified Exercise Physiologist Start in a push-up position with Gliders under your hands. Glide one arm out in front of you as you move into your push-up. Return to starting position. To Modify: Instead of beginning on your toes, move down to your knees, this will give you an advantage by decreasing your body weight. If …
Fitness on the Road
By Judy Oberdorfer, Certified Personal Trainer Many people travel for their job or fun but still want to have an exercise program for they’re away. Resistance tubing and bands are easy and light-weight tools to pack and are not expensive. There are many exercises for both upper and lower body that can use only the resistance bands and don’t require …
MORE CORE!
IN SHAPE ATHLETIC CLUB TRAINER TIP by Dareck Cordell, Certified Personal Trainer It seems to be fairly common to neglect core specific exercises during a regular exercise routine. It can also be a practice to work the abdominal muscles at the end of a workout, which can be lacking in any kind of real muscle exertion. One way to avoid …
Try Something New This Year!
In Shape Athletic Club Trainer Tip By Judy Oberdorfer, Certified Personal Trainer Add some variety to your workout by trying something new this year. It is important to challenge both your body and your mind by engaging in different activities. This doesn’t mean you have to start from scratch, just mix things up a bit. Many people use the treadmills, …
IT’S THAT TIME!
IN SHAPE ATHLETIC CLUB TRAINER TIP by Dareck Cordell, Certified Personal Trainer If New Year is what you have been waiting for to start going to the gym, or to begin a new exercise routine, well that time has come. Start this year off by setting a goal, making a plan, and following through! Take advantage of all the group …
Squat with Side Leg Lift
By Judy Oberdorfer, Certified Personal Trainer This exercise adds a variation to the basic squat. Besides the strength developed during a squat, this exercise also helps with balance and lateral leg extension. Begin by performing a squat, remembering to shift your weight back into your heels and line your feet and knees up with each other. As you come …