The side press and the bent press are weight-training exercises that look strikingly similar at first glance. The differences between the side press and the bent press lie in form and which muscle groups they target. The exercises traditionally...
The lying leg press, like other types of leg presses, is a common strength-training machine that works your lower body. Unlike the squat, which is performed with free weights, the leg press provides your back with support. The leg press is often...
Kettlebells were originally available in a range of weights in approximately 16.4 kg, or 35-lb., increments. The most commonly used weight was 35 lbs., while the heaviest were the 88-lb. kettlebells. More recently, 106-lb. kettlebells have been...
Burn calories and tone your muscles if you want to combat lower back and side flab. Target your erector spinae and obliques with strength training exercises. While strength training usually doesn't burn many calories, kettlebell exercises are...
When learning to do kettlebell shoulder press exercises, the most important part is to choose the right weight for you. Make sure that your kettlebells are heavy enough to give you a workout, but not so heavy that they cause strain. Begin with...
Arthroscopy is a minimally invasive procedure typically performed to repair a tear in the rotator cuff or to scrape off arthritic ends on the shoulder bone. Shoulder arthroscopy also may be performed to correct a dislocated shoulder. Movement is...
Many women tend to shy away from lifting weights because they fear getting big and bulky like a man. Without the proper hormones, this will not happen, as women have too much estrogen. Strength training will give the body a more toned look, help...
Vata is one of the three life energies, according to Ayurvedic medicine, an ancient form of holistic health. Those suffering from a vata imbalance may experience dry skin, fatigue, inability to concentrate and anxiety. Specific yoga poses, or...
A multi-joint exercise, as the name suggests, involves movement in two or more joints. This means that several muscles are activated during the movement. Another name for a multi-joint exercise is a compound exercise. Among the advantages of these...
Low back pain is a common cause of temporary disability. Weight, age and physical activity are important risk factors for low back injury and pain. The lower back bears the majority of your body weight; which makes it a stress point that can be...
The Ab Roller with Pro Assist has an optional pro assist spring that is designed for beginner and intermediate exercisers. The spring is attached to the back of the head pad. It will provide an extra "boost" when raising your upper body while...
The four joints of your shoulder work together, enabling you to move your arm through flexion, extension, abduction, adduction, rotation and circumduction. These joints include the main shoulder joint between your arm bone, the humerus, and the...
The sciatica nerve is one of the largest in the body, extending from the base of the spine, where it branches into two nerves that run down along each buttock and the back of the thighs. If this nerve is injured, inflamed or pinched by muscles or...
Sit up straight, just like your mother taught you, when you are kayaking. Good posture is essential for proper paddling. Sitting up straight requires a fit core and aligned spine. Tone these muscles with exercises designed to strengthen your core...
Many women want to develop and tone their calf muscles, although this is a difficult area of the body to train. The calves can be a trouble area for bloating and fat accumulation as you age. The gastrocnemius and soleus muscles of the calf respond...
Building shoulder strength is part of a well-rounded strength training program. Strong shoulders may help prevent injury. Additionally, having well defined shoulders adds definition to the upper body and can make it look more toned. Please contact...
Most boxers work hard to strengthen their legs for a good, strong base and their arms for a good, hard punch, but fewer remember to strengthen their neck muscles to better withstand head punches, resist knockouts and avoid injury. A strong neck is...
Some exercises are designed to relieve tension in your back by strengthening the muscles and tendons that help support your spine, and therefore often focus on different muscles in your body that help support your back. Back pain exercises range...
The hip capsule is a ligament that connects the top of the leg to the pelvis. The hip is a ball and socket joint like the shoulder. Since it moves freely in a variety of directions, it is easy to damage if it is stretched too far. Increasing the...
If you have patellar tracking disorder, or a dislocated knee, symptoms likely include pain in your knee, especially when sitting for long periods, squatting or going down stairs. Your knee may also buckle, grind or pop. Typically stretching and...
A balance of strength and flexibility in the hamstrings muscle group is important for knee and back health. Muscles can be exercised concentrically -- when the muscle is shortening under load -- or eccentrically -- when the muscle is lengthening...
With a strained hip flexor muscles, it can be difficult as simple a task as tying your shoes. Your hip flexors include the large muscles at the back of your hips -- gluteus maximus -- and in your inner groin -- illacus-psoas. Use different...
The pectoralis major is a fan-shaped muscle that is made up of a clavicular, or upper, head and a sternal, or lower, head. The two heads are responsible for many movements, including shoulder transverse flexion, shoulder transverse adduction and...
The Weider Cross Trainer is a resistance training machine exercises the main muscle groups, such as the chest, back and legs. The machine includes several stations to work the different muscles using a pulley system and a weight stack for...
The Weider Bodyworks Pro is a body weight resistance exercise machine with a cable and pulley system that attaches to the machine's bench. The machine is basically an exercise bench set at an incline that you can adjust, making exercises harder by...
Spot reducing, such as flattening your stomach in one week, is almost impossible. But there are some things that can help you permanently reduce your waistline. Eat a balanced, low-fat diet and get cardiovascular exercise daily for at least 30...
Belly fat isn't just an appearance concern; it increases your risk for high blood pressure, diabetes, breast cancer and gallbladder issues. Working off belly fat requires two types of exercise: cardio and strength training. Together, these...
The Ultraglide XL is a home gym machine that provides movements for your upper and lower body. The machine makes use of cable pulleys and a glide board, which can be adjusted to several levels of incline. While you perform the different movements...
Many of us sit at computers or desks most of the day and don't realize that we're sitting all hunched up. Most of us don't sit straight unless we're actively thinking about it and make an effort to sit tall. However, slouching can not only...
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