Exercises You Can Do Anywhere - Ongoing Series
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Ah, yet another post in my ongoing series of exercises you can do anywhere! I think this is really important because many people don't have access to a gym or may just prefer working out from home right now. Also, if you are a person that travels a lot for work OR likes to have options when you are on vacation, then these are perfect for you.
Previously, I wrote this post, which actually has three different workouts for you to utilize for at home or on travel. Now, I have 3 more short videos for you to check out providing you the ability to see how they are actually done. I know my explanations are not always the best BUT I do try to offer pics if I don't have a video! The two videos from The Today Show work the good ole behind, butt glutes or whatever you care to call yours!
They work the legs too so put your mind/muscle into it!
In this first video, they do a step-up, forward lunge, stiff legged dead lift, mule kick and lying ball hamstring curl. If you are more advanced, you can add weight or do more sets/reps. If you are a beginner, start out without weights at first to get the correct form. I also want to note that in the step-up portion of the video, it looks as if the lady is locking out her knee at the top. I don't know for a fact BUT DO NOT LOCK OUT YOUR KNEES/JOINTS AT THE TOP OF THE MOVE!! Also, in the stiff legged dead lift, remember to not lock out the knees/joint as well. Always warm up first with light cardio and cool down & stretch afterwards when your joints are warm.
In this second video, they do some really creative moves. They are the good morning, wide squat walk, sumo lunge, reverse to a side lunge, reverse lunge with a kick and wide toe squat. I tried them all. I can tell you that I was feeling them even though I do some of them or some form of them. Now granted, I had already done my workout for the day BUT I could tell that if I did a number of reps and/or added weight to the moves, well, let me just say, tight butt & legs, here we come!!!! Like above, if you are more advanced, you can add weight or do more sets/reps. If you are a beginner, start out without weights at first to get the correct form. Now again, the trainer said, "right out of bed" at the beginning of the video.... NO!!!!!!!!!! PLEASE, ALWAYS WARM UP BEFORE DOING ANY OF THESE MOVES OR ANY OF THE VIDEOS. DO LIGHT CARDIO FOR 5-10 MINUTES, HIGH KNEE LIFTS.. ANYTHING TO WARM UP FIRST! Like previous, cool down & stretch when joints are warm.
Lastly, I have another ACE (American Council on Exercise) video for you. This strength & cardio circuit training routine will work the whole body. There is a written portion on this link too that you can print out & take with you anywhere OR write modifications if you prefer that. Again, if you are more advanced, modify to meet your needs OR use this as a week when you want to tone it down a bit. It is great for travel as well if you want to rest the body BUT still get some training in too. If you are a beginner, this will be great for home, travel, vacation and more. I love that the ACE trainer gives such specific & clear instructions & explanations!
Ah, yet another post in my ongoing series of exercises you can do anywhere! I think this is really important because many people don't have access to a gym or may just prefer working out from home right now. Also, if you are a person that travels a lot for work OR likes to have options when you are on vacation, then these are perfect for you.Previously, I wrote this post, which actually has three different workouts for you to utilize for at home or on travel. Now, I have 3 more short videos for you to check out providing you the ability to see how they are actually done. I know my explanations are not always the best BUT I do try to offer pics if I don't have a video! The two videos from The Today Show work the good ole behind, butt glutes or whatever you care to call yours!
They work the legs too so put your mind/muscle into it!In this first video, they do a step-up, forward lunge, stiff legged dead lift, mule kick and lying ball hamstring curl. If you are more advanced, you can add weight or do more sets/reps. If you are a beginner, start out without weights at first to get the correct form. I also want to note that in the step-up portion of the video, it looks as if the lady is locking out her knee at the top. I don't know for a fact BUT DO NOT LOCK OUT YOUR KNEES/JOINTS AT THE TOP OF THE MOVE!! Also, in the stiff legged dead lift, remember to not lock out the knees/joint as well. Always warm up first with light cardio and cool down & stretch afterwards when your joints are warm.
In this second video, they do some really creative moves. They are the good morning, wide squat walk, sumo lunge, reverse to a side lunge, reverse lunge with a kick and wide toe squat. I tried them all. I can tell you that I was feeling them even though I do some of them or some form of them. Now granted, I had already done my workout for the day BUT I could tell that if I did a number of reps and/or added weight to the moves, well, let me just say, tight butt & legs, here we come!!!! Like above, if you are more advanced, you can add weight or do more sets/reps. If you are a beginner, start out without weights at first to get the correct form. Now again, the trainer said, "right out of bed" at the beginning of the video.... NO!!!!!!!!!! PLEASE, ALWAYS WARM UP BEFORE DOING ANY OF THESE MOVES OR ANY OF THE VIDEOS. DO LIGHT CARDIO FOR 5-10 MINUTES, HIGH KNEE LIFTS.. ANYTHING TO WARM UP FIRST! Like previous, cool down & stretch when joints are warm.
Lastly, I have another ACE (American Council on Exercise) video for you. This strength & cardio circuit training routine will work the whole body. There is a written portion on this link too that you can print out & take with you anywhere OR write modifications if you prefer that. Again, if you are more advanced, modify to meet your needs OR use this as a week when you want to tone it down a bit. It is great for travel as well if you want to rest the body BUT still get some training in too. If you are a beginner, this will be great for home, travel, vacation and more. I love that the ACE trainer gives such specific & clear instructions & explanations!
I hope that any or all of these provides some new & exciting moves to your routine and/or just adds variety, change & challenge! If you have a laptop, you can take the videos with you anywhere!!! Let me know what you think!
I just viewed the 1st video. Step ups are my fav! But haven't done them in eons. Why not? I don't know! Thanks Jody. I'm adding these to my workout again!
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Josie & Diane, hope you both can make use of these. That second video has some very cool moves! The ACE one too.
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I just so appreciate the time that you take to put together these resources for us. Especially people like me, who don't do the gym thing!
I need to work my "backside" so these will come in very handy. Thanks for a great post - as usual!!!
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Leaving my fitness center yesterday, I had to avoid someone jumping rope as they walked through the lobby! We may be able to do exercises anywhere, but some discretion is advisable
Good suggestions, Jody!
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Too funny! Yes, discretion advised!
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Great videos!
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I can't wait to try the sumo squats! Video 2 was great!! I have been trying to find new exercises for squats - I wish I could get up right now at work and do them....don't think the big boss's would like that! haha! Thanks for the videos Jody! Really awesome suggestions
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Amanda, I am with you on the second video!!!!
She-Fit, enjoy!
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Sumo Lunge <3
Oh here's a few more you might want to add Jody. Their real easy. Like child's play *cough*.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IMjFN-m2VOM&feature=fvw
..not. But i figured id share anyways.
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HOLY SH*T!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! In my dreams! Or is it nightmares!
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