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Recent exercises of the day

Strengthen your quadriceps

Submitted by mdkeener on Tue, 12/02/2008 - 21:56.
Trainer Lisa Newman supervises as Daniel Norris demonstrates mid-point position of the Bodybar Thigh Lifts on a BOSU Trainer..jp

Purpose: This exercise will strengthen quadriceps (upper thigh muscles) structure and strength. The Bells, Balls, Bars and Balance training series emphasizes effective exercise tools that will enhance workouts and encourage fitness goals.

Stretch helps runners, walkers

Submitted by sbeason on Tue, 10/14/2008 - 07:01.
Personal fitness trainer Lisa Newman demonstrates the runner's lunge with equalizer bars

Runners Lunge with Equalizer Bars (Thighs)

Preparation: The runner's stretch for the thigh category is the hamstring and thigh stretch. In running, keeping the hamstring muscles stretched will prevent knee, back and calf injuries.

Stretch helps runners, walkers

Submitted by sbeason on Tue, 10/07/2008 - 09:29.
Newman demonstrates the StretchRite Trainer hamstring/thigh stretch that helps to prevent injuries.

Runners Lunge with Equalizer Bars (Thighs)

Preparation: The runner's stretch for the thigh category is the hamstring and thigh stretch. In running, keeping the hamstring muscles stretched will prevent knee, back and calf injuries. When using the StretchRite trainer, the handgrips provide better control to hold the stretch and release the thigh tension.

Squat, stretch to work glutes

Submitted by sbeason on Tue, 09/30/2008 - 08:33.
Lisa Newman demonstrates a one-leg squat and extension with equalizer bars.

Preparation: The runner's stretch for the buttocks category is the hip
and glute stretch. The StretchRite trainer is an effective stretching
tool that anyone can use regardless of age or fitness level. Handgrips
are designed so the user can increase the degree of the stretch by
changing hand positions.

Twist your way to a tight waist

Submitted by sbeason on Tue, 09/23/2008 - 09:17.
Alexis Simon, 7, of Ridgeland and personal trainer Lisa Newman perform a balance disc seated twist exercise.

Balance Disc Seated Twist (Waist)

Preparation: The cardio activity is the hula hoop for fitness and fun.
This is a great way to work the waist muscles and work up a sweat. Hula
hoops for kids and teens are a little smaller than adult fitness hoops.
The hoops range from 36-45 inches in diameter. Based on your height,

Balance disc adds stability to basic crunch

Submitted by sbeason on Tue, 09/16/2008 - 08:16.
Corey Newman, 13, of Clinton and personal trainer Lisa Newman perform a balance disc basic crunch exercise.

This FUN cardio activity using a medicine ball incorporates muscle
strength, muscle power, coordination and overall body agility.

 

Exerbar Bicep Curls (Arms)

Submitted by sbeason on Tue, 09/09/2008 - 08:18.
Bronwyn Scott-McChaern (left), 16, of Jackson and personal trainer Lisa Newman use an exerbar to perform bicep curls.

This FUN Cardio activity using a reaction ball is a great exercise to develop eye-hand coordination and overall reflexes. The unpredictable bounce of the rubber ball forces split second decisions to grab or get to the ball. Keep the cardio FUNctional for one minute, or use music to cue the beginning and the end of the exercise.

Action boosts sports performance

Submitted by sbeason on Tue, 09/02/2008 - 10:18.
Dexter Greenwood (left), 9, of Ridgeland and personal trainer Lisa Newman perform a sports swing.

The FUN Cardio activity jumping jack is a simple way to introduce cardiovascular endurance while strengthening the upper and lower body muscles.

Strong muscles improve posture

Submitted by sbeason on Tue, 08/26/2008 - 09:32.
Euell Greenwood, 15, of Ridgeland and personal trainer Lisa Newman use a NRG Ball to perform straight arm back raise exercises.

The FUN cardio activities train the heart, lungs and circulatory system to work more efficiently. Just as the arm and leg muscles need to be trained to become stronger, the heart muscle needs to be strengthened to sustain your life. FUN cardio is encouraged a minimum of three days a week for 20 minutes.

Modified push-ups build stamina

Submitted by sbeason on Tue, 08/19/2008 - 08:26.
Eric Newman (left), 17, of Clinton and personal trainer Lisa Newman use a NRG Ball to perform push-ups

The FUN cardio enhances creativity and conditions bodies to become stronger and healthier. Cardio-sport activities like boxing spark the fun of athletics into a non-competitive approach to fitness. The No. 1 goal is to get kids and teens moving. Using the boxing shield with the boxing gloves will condition the upper body muscles.

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