This is a quick 45-60' workout where we get a little cardiovascular work and some lower body strengthening, with a little bit of abs.
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The cross trainer machine provides a workout similar to running, except that it significantly reduces the stress placed on your joints. It is similar to the elliptical machine, except that it also has...The cross trainer machine provides a workout similar to running, except that it significantly reduces the stress placed on your joints. It is similar to the elliptical machine, except that it also has handles that allow you to include your arms, back and chest in the workout. This is a good cardiovascular exercise that will help improve your endurance and burn calories. (less)
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The elliptical machine provides a workout similar to running, except that it significantly reduces the stress placed on your joints. This is a good cardiovascular exercise that will help improve your ...The elliptical machine provides a workout similar to running, except that it significantly reduces the stress placed on your joints. This is a good cardiovascular exercise that will help improve your endurance and burn calories. (less)
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Riding a stationary bike is very similar to riding a bike outdoors. A few benefits to riding a bike indoors is that you do not have to worry about stopping for cars and you have the freedom to increas...Riding a stationary bike is very similar to riding a bike outdoors. A few benefits to riding a bike indoors is that you do not have to worry about stopping for cars and you have the freedom to increase or decrease the intensity of the workout at will. Biking will help improve your endurance and is also a great leg workout. (less)
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The stair climber machine allows you to perform the action of climbing up a flight of stairs, except resistance can be added to the motion to increase the intensity level of the workout. This exercise...The stair climber machine allows you to perform the action of climbing up a flight of stairs, except resistance can be added to the motion to increase the intensity level of the workout. This exercise provides a good cardiovascular workout, along with helping strengthen and tone your hamstrings and glutes. (less)
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The ball helps with support in this exercise. Place the ball between the wall and your lower back. Step forwards about a foot length and lean gently back into the ball. Make sure most of your support ...The ball helps with support in this exercise. Place the ball between the wall and your lower back. Step forwards about a foot length and lean gently back into the ball. Make sure most of your support comes from your legs. Slowly lower your body down by bending at your knees and allowing the ball to travel up your back. Only go as far as 90 degrees at the knee as any further could put too much pressure on your knee joints. Once you are in the seated position push yourself back up allowing the ball to travel back down to the base of your spine. Keep your chest out and head high at all times through this exercise as it will help to keep your back straight (neutral). Exercise description by Hugo Saner. (less)
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Begin in a standing position with feet together. Take a big step forward and lower your back knee down until it is 1-2 inches from the ground. Make sure your front knee does not pass over your toes. U...Begin in a standing position with feet together. Take a big step forward and lower your back knee down until it is 1-2 inches from the ground. Make sure your front knee does not pass over your toes. Using your front leg push off the floor through your heel and return to the starting position. Then perform a lunge diagonally about 45 degrees. If the first step was to 12 o??????clock this next step is to 1 or 2 o??????clock. Make sure your foot, hips, and shoulders are all pointing straight ahead and perform the lunge. Next perform a lunge to 3 o??????clock keeping everything pointing forward. The leg you did not step with will stay straight. Next take a lunge to 4 or 5 o??????clock and finally back to 6 o??????clock. Make sure to keep good upright posture throughout the exercise. Exercise description and photo by Michael Diebler. (less)
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Sitting on a leg press machine, position your feet together against the crosspiece about should-width apart and toes pointed slightly outward. Grasp the handle grips or sides of the seat. Bend your kn...Sitting on a leg press machine, position your feet together against the crosspiece about should-width apart and toes pointed slightly outward. Grasp the handle grips or sides of the seat. Bend your knees and lower the weight as far as possible without changing the position of your hips. Do not lower the weight so far that your hips start to curl up off the seat! Then slowly push the weight back up using your heels, not your toes. Do not lock your knees at the top, but rather take the weight to just before lock. Then being to lower the weight again SLOWLY. You can change your foot positions to vary the angle on the muscle. Exercise image and description by Bodybuilding.com (less)
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Place a barbell on your shoulders like you would if you were doing Barbell Squats. Step up onto a flat bench with your left leg. Then step up with your right leg so you are now standing on the bench. ...Place a barbell on your shoulders like you would if you were doing Barbell Squats. Step up onto a flat bench with your left leg. Then step up with your right leg so you are now standing on the bench. Step down with your left leg, then your right leg. Repeat, starting with your right leg this time. Be careful not to fall! Use lighter weights. Can also be done with two dumbbells in your hands instead of a barbell. Exercise image and description by Bodybuilding.com (less)
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Bend at your waist with your head up, back straight and knees nearly locked. Hold dumbbells at arm's length with palms facing in. Straighten up while holding the dumbbells at arm's length. Lower back ...Bend at your waist with your head up, back straight and knees nearly locked. Hold dumbbells at arm's length with palms facing in. Straighten up while holding the dumbbells at arm's length. Lower back down to the floor. This can be a dangerous exercise if not done correctly or done with weights that are too heavy. Can also be done standing on a bench or box or with a barbell. Exercise description by Bodybuilding.com (less)
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Place a wooden block or something similar on the ground that is at least 2 - 3 inches tall. Grasp a dumbbell in each hand. Position your toes and balls of feet on the block with arches and heels exten...Place a wooden block or something similar on the ground that is at least 2 - 3 inches tall. Grasp a dumbbell in each hand. Position your toes and balls of feet on the block with arches and heels extending off and resting on the floor. Raise your heels by extending ankles as high as possible. Lower heels by bending your ankles until your calves are stretched. Repeat. Keep your knees straight throughout exercise or bend knees slightly only during stretch. Can also be done with a barbell on your back instead. Exercise description by Bodybuilding.com (less)
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