Category: Exercise

Virtual Fitness: Resistance Band Bent Over Rows

January 21, 2022
A Basic Exercise That Strengthens The Upper Back
Elastic Resistance Bands are suitable for beginners, pregnant women, and seniors. Maintain a straight back. Stand with feet hip width. Bend knees and elbows, while slowly pulling the band toward you. Keep arms close to your sides.
Level of difficulty is basic. The most challenging aspect of this exercise is the bent over stance. The exercise targets the back muscles between the shoulder blades and the biceps. If the exercise seems easy, use a thicker band that provides more resistance.

EXERCISE DOs and DONTs – As with all exercise programs, when using exercise videos that appear on this site, you need to use common sense. If your muscles are weak, either do the modifications, or don’t attempt this exercise if it’s too difficult for you. When starting an exercise program, be sure to discuss your plans with your healthcare provider

Virtual Fitness: TRX Suspension Pike To Opposite Toe Tap

January 21, 2022
Advanced Core Strengthening Exercise
TRX Opposite Toe Tap requires adequate strength to maintain core stability while performing the exercise. Target Muscles: Abdominals, core stabilizers.
Prerequisite. The Toe Tap is an advanced level suspension exercise. Ability to perform the TRX Pike is required before attempting this exercise. Click >LINK< to view TRX Pike Exercise.

EXERCISE DOs and DONTs – As with all exercise programs, when using exercise videos that appear on this site, you need to use common sense. If your muscles are weak, either do the modifications, or don’t attempt this exercise if it’s too difficult for you. When starting an exercise program, be sure to discuss your plans with your healthcare provider

Virtual Fitness: TRX Suspension Pike

January 21, 2022

Advanced Core Strengthening Exercise
Prerequisite: Ability to perform the Sliding Pike before attempting TRX Suspension Pike. Sliding Pike is an all fours floor exercise, using sliding equipment under each foot, or under both hands and feet.
Exercise Benefits: Strengthens abdominals, quadriceps, core stabilizers.

EXERCISE DOs and DONTs – As with all exercise programs, when using exercise videos that appear on this site, you need to use common sense. If your muscles are weak, either do the modifications, or don’t attempt this exercise if it’s too difficult for you. When starting an exercise program, be sure to discuss your plans with your healthcare provider

Virtual Fitness: Six Minute Standing Abdominal Workout

January 17, 2022
No Equipment Needed For This Ab Strengthening Routine

EXERCISE DOs and DONTs – As with all exercise programs, when using exercise videos that appear on this site, you need to use common sense. If your muscles are weak, either do the modifications, or don’t attempt this exercise if it’s too difficult for you. When starting an exercise program, be sure to discuss your plans with your healthcare provider

Virtual Fitness: Seated Outdoor Resistance Band Rows

January 17, 2022
Unsupported Outdoor Resistance Band Rows
The Resistance Band is a portable, lightweight piece of fitness equipment that you can take anywhere. In this video, the resistance band is wrapped around a nearby tree. Any other stable object will also work. Unsupported Rowing builds upper back, core and bicep strength. Maintain a straight back, and avoid lifting shoulders upward.
Modification:1) If you have difficulty keeping your back straight, bend both knees at right angles, with feet flat. 2) Use less resistance.
Click Link for Free Downloadable Exercise Instructions With Portable, Lightweight Equipment >LINK<

EXERCISE DOs and DONTs – As with all exercise programs, when using exercise videos that appear on this site, you need to use common sense. If your muscles are weak, either do the modifications, or don’t attempt this exercise if it’s too difficult for you. When starting an exercise program, be sure to discuss your plans with your healthcare provider