You can use a bench to get your heart rate up, to stretch and to strengthen your full body. Here is one of my favorite full body strength and conditioning routines, using a bench. Try these exercises and share your experience in the comment section below! 1. Incline Mountain Climbers Difficulty: Beginner Primary muscles targeted: Shoulders,…
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10 No Equipment Abdominal Exercises
Great news! You do not need equipment to strengthen your abs! Here are 10 of my favorite abdominal exercises using your bodyweight. 1. Side Plank Reach Primary muscles targeted: shoulders, obliques – Draw your navel in toward your spine and squeeze your glutes throughout. – Avoid allowing your hips to sink 2. Forearms To Hands…
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Get a Full Body Workout Using A Weight Plate: 20 Weight Plate Exercises
When you think of a weight plate, you probably imagine a barbell. After all, weight plates are designed to fit perfectly over a barbell. But did you know you can great a full body workout using a weight plate by itself? A weight plate can be as versatile as your imagination. You can hold the… Read More
Full Body Medicine Ball Workout Routine
Spring has sprung in Southern California. The weather is beautiful and the beaches are inviting. What better setting for a medicine ball workout? The medicine ball is one of my favorite, versatile pieces of equipment to use. You can use a medicine ball to work on strength, conditioning, speed, power, and balance. Below is a…
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Sequence For Tight Hip Flexors
Do the front of your hips ever feel achy after a long day of sitting and little activity? If the answer is yes, it is time to get to know your hip flexors! Tight, and weak hip flexors can cause all kinds of issues, including: hip pain, back pain, and poor posture. Try the sequence… Read More
My Top 10 Favorite Push-Up Variations
Push-ups are a simple bodyweight exercise you can use to strengthen your chest and core. Slight variations can make pushups more fun and challenging. Here are 10 of my favorite push-up variations! 10. Kneeling Push-ups Difficulty: Beginner Primary muscles targeted: Shoulders, pecs, core Kneeling push-ups are a great beginner modification. Tip 1. Exhale as you push up.… Read More
3 Simple Balance Exercises For Beginners
Humans rely on balance and stability to complete basic tasks. Exercises that require focus, while challenging stability, can translate to improved balance in your daily life. If you are a beginner you will want to keep it simple. Here are 3 of my favorite simple balance exercises for beginners to help you establish a balance practice.… Read More
My 12 Favorite Dumbbell Exercises
I enjoy incorporating dumbbell exercises in my routine. I can do simple, dynamic and powerful movements using dumbbells. I keep them in the garage, I take them with me to the park and I use them at the gym. Here are 12 of my favorite exercises using a dumbbell: 1. Dumbbell squats really engage my…
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What I Learned From Hanging From a Pull Up Bar Consistently
About two years ago, I began routinely hanging from a pull up bar to develop more upper body strength. I felt weak at first, but with consistency, it got easier and I found I could hang for longer. I notice a stronger connection with my body from the tips of my fingers to the tips…
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