We know that performing crunches, which involves flexion of the spine, is one way to fire the rectus abdominis, but when designing abdominal sequences it is important to consider all segments of the abdominals and how they move or stabilize the spine. Here are five exercises that target all of the abdominal muscles by flexing, rotating, stabilizing and laterally flexing the spine. Read more here
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Treadmill group classes are popping up all over the country. Boutique studios such as New York-based The Mile High Run Club and Barry’s Bootcamp (BBC) in San Diego, Calif., have introduced coached treadmill interval workouts as part of their programming. High-end big box gyms like Equinox and LifeTime Fitness also offer similar formats for their members. While some formats focus solely on running, others incorporate strength training into this high-intensity interval training (HIIT) format. Read more here Strengthening the core is an excellent way to help your clients improve posture, move more efficiently and reduce their risk of injuries. Ideally, the muscles of the trunk and pelvis and the joints at the hip, lumbar spine (low back), thoracic spine (mid back) and shoulder work synergistically to create effective movement patterns. If your clients spend too much time seated during the day or if they have faulty movement patterns, this fluidness is disrupted and negatively impacts how they move and feel. Read more here Getting clients to train their glutes is pretty easy—after all, everyone wants their butt to look good. But as trainers and instructors, we have an underlying agenda. We know that teaching clients to “recruit the glute” will not only help them produce more power, but will also improve how they move. In fact, strong glutes produce mobile hips, a stable core, and a decreased risk of knee and back pain. Read more here High-intensity interval training (HIIT) continues to make the “Top Fitness Trends” lists every year—and for good reason. While HIIT exercises don’t take long to perform, they can produce long-lasting changes to your clients’ health and fitness. Read more here According to Psychology Today, exercising with your loved one not only improves your workouts, but also your relationship. This year, make St. Valentine and your significant other happy by inviting them into your workout world. This quick 20-minute body-weight circuit focuses on improving your cardiovascular health and core strength—no equipment required. Read more here March Madness is almost here—an exciting time for basketball fans. But for those who are playing basketball in adult leagues year-round, improving your skills and staying healthy is not limited to one month a year. Incorporating these exercises, which focus on fitness components essential to basketball, into your fitness routine will help keep you at the top of your game. Read more here I teach at a community college in San Diego, 15 minutes from Tijuana, Mexico. Many students live in Tijuana and cross the border every morning to attend college. The border wait is grueling, sometimes up to two hours. The students then spend a full day at school and return back home to study and work. On average they are spending 75 percent of their waking hours sitting down. Read more here. |
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March 2019
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