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Donkey kicks are the ideal exercise to work the glutes. Resistance bands are easy to use and a great tool to shape and strengthen this muscle group. To complete this exercise: Kneel down on the floor and place the middle of the band around the bottom of one of your feet. Depending on the length… Continue reading Exercise Of The Week: Donkey Kicks With A Resistance Band
This exercise strengthens the bicep muscle (Latin for "two-headed muscle of the arm" ), which is composed of the short head (green in the image below) and the long head (red in the image). Bicep curls like what we will share today are completed with a supinated grip, where your elbows are at your sides.… Continue reading Exercise Of The Week: Bicep Curls Using Resistance Bands
To achieve a well-rounded exercise regimen, both aerobic exercise and strength training are essential. Resistance bands are an excellent way to achieve a full body workout without needing a fully stocked gym. The bands are available in different resistances to meet all fitness levels. They require hardly any space and can be tossed in a… Continue reading Exercise Of The Week: Resistance Band Pull-Apart
Over the course of the past couple of months, we have shared a variety of exercises that can be modified using an exercise/stability ball. Almost any exercise can be made more difficult using the ball; the balance required of your body to stabilize while completing an exercise adds that much more difficulty to any movement.… Continue reading Exercise Of The Week: Push-Ups Using An Exercise Ball
This week, we are focusing on another version of a traditional crunch while using an exercise ball. The oblique crunch targets your external and internal abdominal obliques. Image courtesy of: pilatesfitness.com To complete this exercise: Sit on the ball and walk out until your middle back is on the ball. Place your hands behind your… Continue reading Exercise Of The Week: Oblique Crunch Using An Exercise Ball