Fitness equipment such as fitness machines, dumbbells and barbells are among the oldest equipment used for strength training. Exercise bands are another way to strength train. Exercise bands come in a variety of resistance and offer a challenging...
For people who are not mobile due to injury, illness or other factors, strength training can seem like an impossibility. However, with the use of resistance bands, even the immobile can get a fairly good workout and build functional strength from...
Chair dips are a convenient alternative strength exercise to regular dips. Dips target your triceps, the muscles on the back of your upper arm. Regular dips are an advanced exercise; chair dips are an easier, but still challenging, alternative....
Big, flabby arms don't look good on anybody, and are often a sign of overall excess body fat. To lose weight in your arms, you must lose weight in your entire body, and the best way to do that is with regular exercise and a healthy diet. Cardio...
Chairs provide an excellent option for strength training for many individuals. If you are a senior, lack mobility due to your size or have balance problems, these exercises can help you build strength when you are unable to perform them standing...
All Pilates exercises incorporate resistance, either by way of gravity, the adjustable springs of an apparatus or added equipment such as the Magic Circle or resistance bands. Some of Pilates' most challenging exercises are on the mat, because the...
Physical therapists often use Thera-Bands during a patient's rehabilitation process from surgery or injuries. Thera-Bands are effective tools for strengthening your muscles. The bands are color-coded, with the tan band offering the least...
Perhaps you've seen late-night commercials promoting the Ab Lounge, a lounge chair that helps develop your abs. This home fitness device, made by Fitness Quest, gives you an abdominal workout while you sit in the chair and rock back and forth...
P90X is a 90-day fitness program on DVDs that you do at home. There are 12 different routines in P90X, each of which target specific muscle groups. The entire P90X program is a total fitness routine that works out all muscles. One of the routines...
A Pilates ring is a circular object made of rubber or metal that possess padded grips on the sides in the inside and outside of the ring. Exercises can be done holding the ring for weight or by pressing, pulling or squeezing the ring. A Pilates...
Strong forearms are important for a strong grip. Wrist curls work the flexor muscles on the inner part of your forearm and the extensor muscles on the top of your forearm. Horizontal wrist curls are done in a sitting or standing position using...
For most healthy adults, participating in a strength-training program is relatively easy. However, resistance training is a greater challenge for those who have balance problems, suffer from obesity, are elderly or experience painful joint...
Hip dislocation happens when your thighbone, or femur, slips out of your hip bone, according to the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. Hip dislocation exercises focus on strengthening and stretching your surrounding muscles. The intent is to...
Arthritis is a chronic disease that causes inflammation, swelling and pain in various joints. People with arthritis may avoid physical activity due to joint stiffness and pain, but inactivity can lead to a loss of muscle tone, joint weakness and...
American teenagers are at high risk for being overweight or obese. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that 18 percent of Americans age 12 to 19 are obese, according to a 2007-08 study. Teenagers with an accumulation of...
Athletes often engage in rigorous sports that force them to bend at the knees, whether to jump, make a tackle or perform a double rotation. Through a combination of stretches, isometric exercises and range of motion exercises, it is possible to...
Loss of muscle mass occurs naturally with age mainly due to the fact that activity levels generally also decrease. In their book "Physiology of Sport and Exercise," Jack Wilmore and David Costill suggest that seniors can reverse this process by...
Incorporating resistance bands into your workouts tones your abdominal muscles without fancy equipment or fuss. These elastic bands come in various strengths to provide different degrees of resistance. They're inexpensive and easy to stash in a...
Strong muscles around your knees can more readily bear the force of your body weight on your knees, reducing your risk of knee joint injuries. This is especially necessary if you are engaged in intense activities that include running, jumping or...
The "Chest & Back" routine in P90X consists mostly of various pushups and chinups, with two exercises that utilize free weights. You will need a chinup bar and a pair of weights to complete all of the exercises in the routine. The...
Most people, when in front of a computer or TV screen, will move their head forward. In an article titled "Exercises help some posture problems" on the University of Texas Health Science Center website, then-associate professor of physical therapy...
Exercises that you can do in a chair or while standing can make physical activity feasible for those with ailments from old age, obesity and physical disability, along with those who work at a desk all day. According to evolutionary biologist...
Knee injuries are one the most common complaints of children and adults. Injuries, joint degeneration and inflammation can all cause your knees to ache and threaten your mobility. Stretches for the knees and your upper leg muscles can support...
Where you decide to weight train is a personal matter, writes personal and athletic trainer Lori Incledon in “Strength Training for Women.” Some women may be uncomfortable working out at a gym in front of others or find the monthly...
Strengthening your abdominal muscles can help prevent and relieve lower back pain, correct pelvis alignment and improve performance for many physical activities. When performed correctly, machine exercises can help you add resistance to your...
The trapezius muscle is the most superficial muscle of the posterior neck. Although there are several other smaller muscles that surround and support your cervical spine, when it comes to gaining weight in your neck, the trapezius is the muscle...
Resistance training, also known as strength, or anaerobic training is the portion of your workout that tones and strengthens your muscle tissue. Your body contains more than 600 muscles and you could probably find at least that many different...
Regardless of what piece of equipment or office furniture you use to do the triceps dip exercise, you are still targeting the triceps muscle. A dip machine has an integrated weight stack that offers a convenient way to increase or decrease the...
Access to facilities or the cost of specialized equipment could be a prohibitive factor for some exercisers and make it difficult to maintain a workout routine. There are several exercise modes that have been specifically designed to be more...
