When first beginning your strength training program, be on the conservative side with the weights you use and temper your aggressiveness in your approach the first few sessions. At least do so until you are somewhat accustomed to exercising on a regular basis. The penalty for not heeding this advice is extreme soreness known as delayed on set muscle soreness (DOMS). For now, here are a few caveats before you begin your training.
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111220 Starting out with a sensible training program
A sensible training program not only includes resistance exercise but also aerobic endurance, balance, fall prevention, and flexibility components as well. However, sometimes these programs must be modified to meet the physical needs of the person. Each of us is unique with the physical limitations we are dealing with as we age.
041220 Observations: Sitting in and getting up from a chair
In my recent visit to the doctor’s office, the thing that caught my attention was watching people sit down in those uncomfortable waiting room chairs and even much worse watching them get up.
130920 Standing dumbbell hammer curl
130920 Standing dumbbell hammer curl Standing dumbbell hammer curls Begin by holding a dumbbell in each hand, palms facing each other and arms straight. Curl the weight up to your shoulder while keeping your elbow held securely by your side without movement forward, backward or outward. Lower back down under control for one repetition.
020920 Strengthening your body provides positive and specific health benefits (2 of 2)
020920 Strengthening your body provides positive and specific health benefits (2 of 2) Resistance training is well suited to altering the ratio of fat to lean muscle in your body. Resistance exercise, on the other hand, helps increase your lean muscle mass. This is important because muscle tissue is much more active than fat tissue. … Continue reading 020920 Strengthening your body provides positive and specific health benefits (2 of 2)
260820 Strengthening your body provides positive and specific health benefits (1 of 2)
260820 Strengthening your body provides positive and specific health benefits (1 of 2) It doesn’t seem to matter what mode of resistance you use to initially get stronger, i.e. machines, bands, or even your own bodyweight, it all counts. However if your goal is to become as strong and powerful as possible and build up … Continue reading 260820 Strengthening your body provides positive and specific health benefits (1 of 2)
190820 The Make-up of a Resistance Training Program
Starting a training program shouldn’t be more complicated than just throwing on a pair of shoes or heading off to the gym for a few sets of squats or bench presses. As long as your body is receiving a positive stimulus, it will attempt to overcome the stress placed on it. If you are sedentary and have never exercised before then this may work, for a while at least. After a short time, though the body adapts to the stimulus and stops making positive health gains as it accommodates to the new level of activity.
060520 Strengthen your leg muscles and avoid potential knee pain-part two
Pain may result from ligament and tendon injuries or other forms of arthritis, such as gout, along with other diseases such as fibromyalgia.
290420 Strengthen your leg muscles and avoid potential knee pain-part one
Keeping the muscles of your lower torso strong will do a number of things to improve your health. The most important reason to have strong powerful legs is help prevent falls. In addition to the prevention of falls, the ability to maintain your mobility as you age will play an increasingly important role in your quality of life.
080420 Alternate Dumbbell Military Press
https://vimeo.com/379748478 080420 Alternate Dumbbell Military Press Lift the dumbbell off the floor or from the dumbbell rack to your shoulders.Hold the dumbbells with a closed overhand grip, a bit wider than shoulder-width.Beginning at shoulder height, this is the rack position; begin the upward movement of the dumbbell, with either the right or left hand.Press it … Continue reading 080420 Alternate Dumbbell Military Press
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