Posts Tagged ‘Physical exercise’


Quick Tricep Workout With Chair Dips

Dips can be effective in working your triceps and toning your arms. This exercise can be done quickly at home or office by simply using a chair. Trainer Ashley Mariott demonstrates proper technique and takes you through a quick workout and stretch in this demonstration video:

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Superman Exercise to Strengthen the Lower Back

The superman exercise is a good daily routine to strengthen our lower back. Many people concentrate on strengthening abdominal muscles, but fail to spend any time strengthening the lower back. Focusing on both is necessary for a strong core. In this video, Certified Personal Trainer Michelle Trapp demonstrates the proper technique and reps for the [...]

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Squats for toning and strength

Image by amber in norfolk via Flickr Squats are another great cardio workout for busy women, especially when combined with the other recommended exercises in our 15 minute workout. Squats are one of the best exercises for your butt, thighs, and hips – in addition to toning benefits, squats are a great strength builder that [...]

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Double Crunch Ab Exercise

Double crunches are part of our recommended workout routines to isolate and work the abs. If performed properly, this exercise works both the upper and lower abs, far more effective than standard crunches, since the entire body is in motion. Here’s a good demonstration video for this simple exercise. Please remember to keep your back [...]

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Kettlebells

Image by WilsonB via Flickr Kettlebells are cast iron weights that look similar to a shotput (or cannon ball) with a handle. Modern kettlebells can be rubber coated, and have adjustable weight settings. Kettlebells have an advantage over dumbells, because the weight is distributed further from the hand, allowing swinging motions not available with dumbells. [...]

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Mountain Climber Exercise

Our recommended fat-burning workout includes performing each exercise for 20 seconds, then resting 10 seconds. The mountain climber is a great cardio and leg strength exercise, but also works your arms and core to a lesser extent. Here are the instructions for this exercise: 1. Get into a push-up position on the floor with your [...]

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