Exercise Tools Under $20; Triceps Workouts!
Thursday December 15, 2011
Before I start, I have to say a very HAPPY HAPPY 40th bday to my son-in-law!!! He is the hubby of the oldest stepdaughter & a GREAT GUY! Wish we could be there to celebrate with you!
On to regular programming:
OK, get your minds out of the gutter when you look at that first pic!
To find out what it is, read on!!!
I am continuing from Tuesday with some great American Council on Exercise, ACE, workout ideas.
This SHORT video, 1:40 minutes, has 4 great little tools you can use at home or anywhere to spice up the workout. I especially love the last one which is fun for the kiddos too!!!! GREAT FOR GIFTS TOO!!!!!
HERE IS THE LINK TO THE VIDEO - Remember, less than 2 minutes so you can watch it now!
Why not start right now too! DON'T wait till January!
FYI, the items in the video are:
1. Balance Pod- Google to find these everywhere!
2. Yoga Block - Personally, I could use these just as part of my flexibility/stretching routine!
3. Small Weighted Balls filled with sand: These are a great way to add a little intensity & "fun".
4. Reaction Ball - this one looks like FUN!!! If you Google it, you can find them everywhere!
While I am at it, let me share the ACE link for triceps extension with tubing. I know you all like to work the back of your arms to avoid that "waving"! They show partner assisted BUT I just wrap one of my Rubberbanditz bands around a bench or anything stable & go for it!!! Here is a video on the exercise. I can tell you that this feels way different than using a cable machine or dumbbell. I also can make it easier OR HARDER by adjusting by where I hold the band or moving further away - VERY COOL EXERCISE!
Here is a link for a bunch of triceps exercises with the Rubberbanditz bands. Of course if you have your own bands at home, just modify with them!
Here is a link from Oxygen Magazine for more triceps work!!! You can change these up by using dumbbells instead of barbells or a different cable attachment or hand placement. Just more to add to your "change it up" arsenal!
Want to share any inexpensive items you use to energize your workouts? I already mentioned some items I use in a previous post although some are more than $20.
Before I start, I have to say a very HAPPY HAPPY 40th bday to my son-in-law!!! He is the hubby of the oldest stepdaughter & a GREAT GUY! Wish we could be there to celebrate with you!
On to regular programming:
OK, get your minds out of the gutter when you look at that first pic!
To find out what it is, read on!!!I am continuing from Tuesday with some great American Council on Exercise, ACE, workout ideas.
This SHORT video, 1:40 minutes, has 4 great little tools you can use at home or anywhere to spice up the workout. I especially love the last one which is fun for the kiddos too!!!! GREAT FOR GIFTS TOO!!!!!
HERE IS THE LINK TO THE VIDEO - Remember, less than 2 minutes so you can watch it now!
Why not start right now too! DON'T wait till January!FYI, the items in the video are:
1. Balance Pod- Google to find these everywhere!
2. Yoga Block - Personally, I could use these just as part of my flexibility/stretching routine!
3. Small Weighted Balls filled with sand: These are a great way to add a little intensity & "fun".
4. Reaction Ball - this one looks like FUN!!! If you Google it, you can find them everywhere!
While I am at it, let me share the ACE link for triceps extension with tubing. I know you all like to work the back of your arms to avoid that "waving"!
They show partner assisted BUT I just wrap one of my Rubberbanditz bands around a bench or anything stable & go for it!!! Here is a video on the exercise. I can tell you that this feels way different than using a cable machine or dumbbell. I also can make it easier OR HARDER by adjusting by where I hold the band or moving further away - VERY COOL EXERCISE! Here is a link for a bunch of triceps exercises with the Rubberbanditz bands. Of course if you have your own bands at home, just modify with them!
Here is a link from Oxygen Magazine for more triceps work!!! You can change these up by using dumbbells instead of barbells or a different cable attachment or hand placement. Just more to add to your "change it up" arsenal!
Want to share any inexpensive items you use to energize your workouts? I already mentioned some items I use in a previous post although some are more than $20.
Posted by truth2beingfit at 12/14/2011 9:55 PM 
Categories: Fitness, Family, Exercise, Workouts, Resistance Training, Weights, workout, Weight lifting, Workout/Exercise Gear, Product Sightings
Tags: Exercise workouts workout accessories work out anywhere triceps arm workout ACE American Council on Exercise Rubberbanditz Oxygen Womens Fitness fitness birthdays family
Categories: Fitness, Family, Exercise, Workouts, Resistance Training, Weights, workout, Weight lifting, Workout/Exercise Gear, Product Sightings
Tags: Exercise workouts workout accessories work out anywhere triceps arm workout ACE American Council on Exercise Rubberbanditz Oxygen Womens Fitness fitness birthdays family
Love those feet gadgets!
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YES Anne - I forgot to mention to Julie that I use towels on the aerobic room floor to do my sliding moves!
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How about those little frisbee/disc things? I remember seeing those at the studio and then one day my trainer had me stand on them and do these side lunges...don't underestimate a little piece of plastic!
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Julie - yes, val slides & any of those sliding items are great - well, hard but they work!
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Is there an ACE reccomended gadget to get the dog hair off my computer keyoard...? If so, THAT's what I want for the holidays.
I think anything that contriubutes to balance is a good thing. Balkance is the most important fitness virtue to me.
As for the trcieps, nothing -- NOTHING feels better than sore triceps.
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Roy - too funny!!!
Yes, balance is very important & especially with age!
YES to the triceps!!!
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I bet Santa's gonna have a hard time not keeping a few of these for himself!
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Dr. J -
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Unfortunately my favorite items are the big ticket ones!
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Karen, I have some fave expensive ones too but lots of less expensive stuff is good too!
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I like stretchy bands. They are good when doing Pilates or stretches for a little extra. Plus they travel well!
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Lori - me too. I love my Rubberbanditz & other bands I have!!!
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My attitude is my biggest workout energizer. If I leave it at home, I'm sunk. And grouchy.
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Cammy - YES to that!
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The reaction ball is so cool! I want one! I have a pretty good sized area in my basement where I workout and think I could benefit from doing some of the moves she demonstrated on the video. Thanks for sharing Jody!
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Karen, I know - it does look like so much fun!!!
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Love your blog Jody. Crossing my fingers for you and FitFluential!
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THX Jess!
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