10 Best Exercises

1 - Squats - strengthen all the major muscles of the lower body

2 - Lunges - work all the major muscles of the lower body as well as the stabilizer muscles that are used to keep you balanced.

3 - Push Ups - love these!  They work so many muscles including the chest, triceps, shoulders and really work the core!

4 - Pull ups - assisted or unassisted - strengthen the lats and the posterior deltoids!

5 - Shoulder press - effectively targets the front of the shoulders.

6 - Triceps dips - requires only a chair or coffee table - works the triceps effectively as well as the shoulders.

7 - Seated rows - effective for upper back strengthening and very effective for women!

8 - Ab exercises - like planks and side planks and stability ball crunches.

9 - walking - free and easily accessed!!!

10 - running - nothing is more effective for building cardiovascular fitness and burning calories.

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Keep it Straight!

Fitness Tip: Keep it Straight - The Stairmaster, treadmill and stationary bikes are excellent pieces of cardio equipment but there is a right way and a wrong way!  Slouching over the display panel or supporting your body weight on the rails limits the muscle usage and increases risk of injury. Standing upright and using the rails for balance only uses your core body muscles for balance and support. Get more out of your cardio workout... stand up!

Exercise of the day: Ball Forward Bend - The Ball Forward Bend is a great stretch movement with your exercise ball that works your hamstrings and also your lower back region.  Hold the ball in front of you with soft elbows.  Hinge at the hip and touch the ball to the floor.  Return to start.  Repeat 10 to 12 times.

 

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