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Upper Arms
Triceps BrachiiAssisted: * Triceps Dip (kneeling) Barbell: * Close Grip Bench Press (Incline) * JM Press * Lying Triceps Extension (Decline, Incline) * Skull Crusher * Triceps Extension Cable: * Bent-over Triceps Extension (with rope attachment) * Forward Triceps Extension * Incline Triceps Extension * Kneeling Triceps Extension * Lying Triceps Extension (Decline) * Pushdown (Alternating Seated, Cable Bar, forward leaning, Incline, One Arm, with back support, with rope attach
Andrew Stuart
Aug 260 min read
9 Benifits of Reformer Pilates
9 Benifits of Reformer PilatesWhat do Karlie Kloss, Alessandra Ambrosio, Kelly Brook and Vanessa Hudgens have in common? Awesome bodies, yes. But how do they get it? These stars are all fans of reformer Pilates. It's no news that Pilates is an amazing type of exercise, but what exactly are the benefits of this type of practice? The Reformer is a piece of equipment that further aids the practice with different spring options for more resistance, equipment such as light weights
Andrew Stuart
Aug 260 min read
Machine vs Free weights
Walk into any commercial fitness gym and you'll see a combination of both free weights and machines for various strength training exercises. Some people use just free weights for their workout, some go from machine to machine to get their pump, and some use a combination of both to optimize their physique. This creates the question: which is better for you? Free Weights vs. Machines: The DebateThe debate on whether machines or free weights are better for building muscle has b
Andrew Stuart
Aug 260 min read
10 Excellent Exercises for the Pool
10 Excellent Exercises for the Pool1. Water walking or joggingStart with forward and backward walking in chest or waist high water. Walk about 10-20 steps forward, and then walk backward. Increase speed to make it more difficult. Also, increase intensity by jogging gently in place. Alternate jogging for 30 seconds with walking in place for 30 seconds. Continue for 5 minutes. 2. Forward and side lungesStanding near a pool wall for support, if necessary, take an oversized lunge
Andrew Stuart
Aug 260 min read
50 Bodyweight exercises
Full Body1. Inchworm - Stand up tall with the legs straight and lower the torso toward the floor, then walk the hands forward into a push-up position before bringing the feet up to meet the hands. 2. Tuck Jump - Jump up as high as possible while bringing the knees toward the chest and extending the arms, landing with bent knees before repeating quickly. 3. Bear Crawl - Starting on the hands and knees, rise up onto the toes and slowly reach forward with alternating arm and kne
Andrew Stuart
Aug 260 min read
Pilates yoga or both?
Yoga is at an all-time height of popularity. Pilates, too, is rising in popularity. The good news is that you don't have to choose between the two. The Breakdown: Yoga Vs. PilatesJoseph Pilates developed his method alongside specialized equipment he called "apparatus." Both yoga and Pilates have adopted supportive tools like straps, blocks, and bolsters. Pilates studied yoga and aimed to "unify mind, body, and spirit," resulting in overlapping benefits between the disciplines
Andrew Stuart
Aug 260 min read
10 Health Benefits of Stretching
10 Health Benefits of StretchingStretching is very important for flexibility, range of motion and injury prevention. Incorporating stretching into your daily workouts is a given but including it in your day routine is just as important to health and body functioning as regular exercise. It relaxes your muscles and increases blood flow and nutrients to your cartilage and muscles. Here are the top 10 health benefits of stretching: 1. Encourages an optimistic outlookA buildup of
Andrew Stuart
Aug 260 min read
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