exercises

Stretching is a great way of stopping or at least doing a large part in the prevention of sports injuries. The simple act of stretching will give you more benefits than simply cutting your risk or injury it will also help you to gain muscle, agility and coordination. I have stressed in the past that stretching is very useful but here is an article that I found that gives you even more reason to stretch everyday. Overcoming & Preventing Sports Injury If you're involved in the health … [Read more...] about Stretching to Prevent Injuries

Hand weightsfor women are a great way to get a good workout. Women can develop osteoporosis or bone loss as they age. Fortunately, resistance training or strength training can help prevent osteoporosis. It is not necessary to lift heavy weights to keep the bones and joints strong. Exercises with hand weightsfor women will result in stronger bones and muscles. Hand Weights For Women Women who are just starting their strength training program can exercise with light hand weightsor … [Read more...] about Exercises for Women Using Hand Weights

It is a great idea to do back exercises at home if you want to improve your core strength and overall fitness. Many people ignore the back when they are working out, just because they cannot see it. Instead, they want to develop firm abs or strong biceps and triceps that look good in the mirror. But forgetting about your back is dangerous. Overdeveloping the abs and chest without strengthening the muscles of the back can lead to injuries that could throw out your program for weeks or even … [Read more...] about How To Do Back Exercises At Home

Position: A supine position on the floor with the knees straight and the heels together. The bar is held at straight arms' length over the chest with the elbows locked. Action: From this position, the arms are lowered overhead, keeping the elbows rigid or locked. The moment the knuckles touch the floor the bar is returned to the starting position over the chest. Breathing: Inhale as the bar is lowered to the floor and exhale as it is raised over the chest. Progression: The movement … [Read more...] about Straight Arm Pull Over

The dumbbell swing engages most of the muscles along the posterior chain, which basically refers to your back, from the calves and hamstrings all the way to the upper trapezius. Other muscles include the deltoids, the rectus abdominis and the forearms. The force generated by the swing also engages significant joint activity in the knees, hips, shoulders and ankles How To Do The Dumbbell Swing Position: A standing position with the feet fairly wide apart, the arms at the sides with a … [Read more...] about The Dumbbell Swing