A tear in the meniscus or cartilage in your knee requires rehabilitation and in some cases surgery. The purpose of conditioning exercises in therapy is to help you regain muscular strength and endurance, maintain cardiovascular fitness and prepare...
Lifting weights in the gym can help you build muscular strength. Whether you are training to be stronger for a sport or to look better when you're in a short-sleeved T-shirt, your approach should be the same. Weight lifting programs for...
A home gym can be a life-saver⎯literally. It gives you the opportunity to get consistent exercise, while saving your pocketbook at the same time. Home gyms come equipped in a variety of ways⎯it just depends on your needs and your...
For practical purposes, when considering exercises that focus on the back and abdominal region, you are talking about the core. In physiology, the core is the body without the arms or legs. This would cover more than just the stomach and back, but...
The American Council on Exercise defines a compound, multi-joint exercise as one that works two or more muscle groups at the same time. Researchers at the "International Journal of Exercise Science" have found that this style of training burns...
Lunges are excellent dynamic strength exercises for the lower body but can cause pain if not performed properly. Past knee injuries, poor core strength and tight muscles may also contribute to knee pain during lunges. If knee pain persists after...
Strong leg and core muscles do more than just make you look and feel good. It also takes a lot of the pressure off of your back. The key to having strong legs and core is to eat a healthy, well-balanced diet as well as perform key exercises such...
Weight training with dumbbells has many advantages to barbell training. When doing exercises with dumbbells, you use primary muscles for each movement as well as the secondary ones, which can help you develop overall body strength and muscle...
As people age, they tend to decrease their levels of physical activity. This causes muscles to atrophy, joints to stiffen and bones to lose density. According to Elder Gym Senior Fitness, other factors that lead to decreased balance include spinal...
A stability ball, or exercise ball, is a large, over-inflated ball that is designed to target specific muscle groups and improve balance during exercise. Although exercise balls can be used for a variety of different movements, from push-ups to...
The V-Core workout comprises a series of functional mat exercises influenced by Pilates, yoga and barefoot balance training. The program is designed to increase core, ankle and foot strength and stability, challenge and develop balance skills, and...
To obtain a flat tummy and toned buttocks, incorporate moves into your exercise routine that work your entire core, rather than just the muscles that lie on top. Balance exercises will challenge your abs and strengthen the stabilization muscles...
The single leg squat is one of the most challenging exercises because you need to stabilize your body upright and have high hip and ankle mobility to squat. There are two versions of the single leg squat you can perform if you are new to this...
Small exercise balls are more commonly known as medicine balls. Exercise balls typically refer to the "soft" type of medicine ball that has a smooth, malleable skin instead of a hard, textured cover, but either type of medicine ball can be used...
Baseball players have no need to lift weights to bulk up, and in fact, too much size or lifting weights that are too heavy can be counterproductive. Large muscles do not necessarily have explosive strength, which is mainly what baseball players...
Joseph Pilates, a German physical therapist, developed the Pilates system in the 1920s. You perform Pilates movements slowly, focusing on control and proper breathing. Pilates designed these exercises to increase flexibility and core strength. To...
The ACL is the anterior cruciate ligament in the knee. The ACL is responsible for rotating the knee inward. It also keeps the knee from hyperextending. Injuries to this ligament are common when the knee does hyperextend or twist, especially during...
Wrestling requires extreme balance, agility and strength. Keeping balanced and centered during a match is often the difference between being pinned or pinning your opponent. Single leg balance exercises help to improve coordination while...
A shoulder press is a method of weight training that works out the shoulder and core muscles. The maneuver is also known as the overhead press or simply the press. The exercise utilizes the weight of dumbbells by holding them close to the...
The muscles of the abdomen and lower back are two of the most important muscle groups. They stabilize your torso and make up your core musculature. You can strengthen them both with core exercises that target the lower back and abs to both...
During pregnancy, the muscles on the front of your abdomen spread to make room for your growing baby. However, after you give birth, such muscle changes can make firming your post-pregnancy belly a challenge. Engage in strength-building exercises...
Aquatic fitness is popular among exercisers looking for a no-impact form of exercise. Although many participants have a disability, others who find this activity beneficial include seniors, expectant mothers or those recovering from an injury....
The knee joint is often injured during sports and everyday life. The improvement in stability of the joint can lead to a reduction in the risk of injury. Strengthening the muscles that surround the knee joint contributes to improved joint...
Focusing your squat workout on one leg at a time provides benefits beyond simply strengthening your leg. You can do a one-legged squat with dumbbells in a variety of positions, depending on how much you want to isolate your working leg. However,...
Pilates is an exercise system designed to condition the whole body. Exercises emphasize core toning and body elongation. Pilates also focuses on breathing, which helps relax and further elongate muscles throughout the body. Routines in Pilates are...
When picking circuit training exercises, choose options that don't require much preparation. These types of exercises will allow you to move through the circuit quickly, keeping your heart rate elevated for maximum results. You can choose circuit...
Body exercises like push-ups, pull-ups, sit-ups and single leg squats use the body's weight for resistance. The major muscle groups in these exercises are the prime movers, and depending on the exercise angle, they use anywhere from 65 percent to...
Fitness fads, be they workout programs or pieces of "revolutionary" exercise equipment, come and go, but a few methods of training have maintained a reputation for effectiveness. One piece of equipment that has proven its worth over time is the...
According to Gray Cook, PT, founder of Functional Movement Systems in Danville, Va., kettlebell training is one method to develop strength and endurance that can be transferred to many sports. It develops a baseline for many aspects of human...
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