Favourite exercises
kttyson
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Let's crowd source ways to keep fit
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elliptical elliptical elliptical! I get on and do 30 minutes after some preworkout stretches. that's how I start every workout, regardless of if I'm doing legs, abs, arms. Elliptical 30 minutes and I put the resistance on 17 or 18. jam out to music! I don't do many free weights, I like to use the machines that guide your movement so that I don't pull anything, and I do it right. but Abs, i need to do more of and often, I can do those at home and I get lazy about it because as well all know that's the suckiest workout!1
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I really like weight machines. Can't do them at the moment so am using resistance bands until my shoulder rehabs.
I enjoy yoga (mainly the meditative kind that are either stretchy or for stress relief). I love hiking. Tucson sits in a basin and is surrounded on all sides by hills and mountain ranges. Also walking around the neighborhood and across the nearby university campus.
Aerobics make my face turn purple lol... tmi? My face doesn't sweat so it gets hot quick. Soooo I tend to avoid stationary bikes, ellipticals, and classes with lots of jumping around.0 -
Lunazen---the key to cardiovascular health is to get your heartrate in the "cardiozone" which you can find online calculations of where your heartrate should be at a cardio level based on your weight and age--and keep it in that cardio zone for at least 20 minutes and ideally 3 times but 2 times a week is good too. have to work out that heart muscle and it will keep you healthy.1
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Elliptical, Running, Squats, Sit Ups, Pole Fitness, and Quidditch for me!1
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Dumbbells, weight machines, squats, dancing (Just Dance uploads on YouTube), tummy-safe core & body rehab exercises (strength & balance), stretching.0
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Aerobic Dance Workout in my living room while watching Netflix or YouTube. That way I'm having fun and my mind is busy.0
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I love doing cardio
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Quidditch? How awesome is that??!mayapozzolo wrote: »Elliptical, Running, Squats, Sit Ups, Pole Fitness, and Quidditch for me!
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I really like DDR (dance dance revolution). Fun, gets your heart rate up, and you don’t need to leave the house if it’s raining
I also use that dance party game, for parties or when kids are around.
I’ve just stumbled across a light saber VR game that might work out the arms and abs. It’s looks SO good:
https://www.facebook.com/GameSpot/videos/10160313123845436/1 -
Oh oh here's a good one: Grab a weight with each hand. Or a tin of beans or something. Stand there and punch the air, left right left right, letting your hips follow the lead of your fist, and feeling the muscles down your side/ribs stretch and pull as you strike out and pull your fists in. Check a martial arts tutorial or something for technique.0
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Tummy-Safe Core Strengthening:
Learn how to engage the correct muscles (Level 1) &
Alternating Leg Slides (Level 2)
https://www.sparkpeople.com/resource/fitness_articles.asp?ID=541
1 set of 10
*tips: For correct muscle engagement, visualize pulling on a tight pair of jeans, or having a corset tightened. Keep these muscles, and the pelvic floor muscles, engaged throughout each of the three exercises, and relax between reps.
Hip Bridges:
http://www.opt.net.au/exercise-spotlight-hip-bridge/
3 sets holding for 30 seconds each
*tips: Lead with your pubic bone to avoid recruiting the wrong muscles. If you start to feel your back, hamstrings, or quads doing the work instead, stop and stretch out those muscles before resuming. If it happens again, stop for the day.
Side Planks (#1)
http://www.herbsadvisor.com/fitness/variation-of-6-side-planks-for-a-strong-defined-core/
3 sets holding for 10 seconds on one side, switch sides
These exercises are from the beginner level of an older version of a great program called the No More Mummy Tummy Challenge (NMMTC). In case you’re interested:
https://www.pregnancyexercise.co.nz/no-more-mummy-tummy-14-day-challenge/
$10US to join up & get all the info. Totally worth it!0
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