Showing posts with label Legs. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Legs. Show all posts

Saturday, May 17, 2008

Stirring the Soup

In this multidimensional movement, forces the obliques to stabilize against the force generated by your arms in one plane and your legs in another, making your entire abdomen work together.

Friday, May 16, 2008

Shifting Planes

Modify your weight regiment by incorporating 3-D movements across multiple planes. Use twists and bends instead of the routine of up and down.

Thursday, May 15, 2008

Bicep Curls

This basic lunge and curl combination in three different variations is sure to fatigue not just the main muscle but the upper and lower segments of your biceps and quads.

Wednesday, May 14, 2008

Leg Exercises

Long, slender legs capable of walking the catwalk all night long in 6' stilettos are key to the model body. These basic exercises with upper body movements will ensure lean muscle with not just strength, but balance.

Tuesday, May 13, 2008

Yoga for Healthy Knees: What You Need to Know for Pain Prevention and Rehabilitation

By time she was in her early twenties, Sandy Blaine was facing multiple traumatic knee injuries that left her in constant pain. After enduring extensive physical therapy with limited results, Blaine was amazed when a six-month exploration of Iyengar yoga caused her knee pain to disappear completely. Spurred by curiosity and gratitude to find out how this was possible, Blaine made a thorough investigation into recovering from knee pain through the practice of yoga. Her discoveries are revealed in Yoga for Healthy Knees. The book features 17 unique yoga poses tuned specifically to knee health and a complete index and covers knee problems such as hyperextension and tightness, features an extensive section on the best yoga poses for knee pain prevention and rehabilitation, and outlines a daily knee maintenance plan. Blaine explains how to incorporate use of simple props like blankets and towels, and shares safety guidelines that encourage readers to establish good habits, making healthy knees a part of everyday life.

Available at Amazon.com.

Get Fit Like Maria Sharapova! Tennis Workout Video

Join the diet.com girls as they bring you a heart pumping tennis work out. Have fun while learning drills that will keep you is shape. This fitness workout will have you burning calories just like your favorite tennis celebrities.

Monday, May 12, 2008

No Equipment Necessary, Just Body Weight

Fitness Expert Stephen Cabral takes Sarah through a full body workout that requires no equipment at all just your own body weight through resistance training. No gym, no worries.

Saturday, May 10, 2008

Treat Your Own Knees: Simple Exercises to Build Strength, Flexibility, Responsiveness and Endurance

Treat Your Own Knees shows how to reduce or end knee pain by improving knee function. In easy-to-grasp language, author Jim Johnson covers the physiology of the knee and the kinds of pain that affect it, along with the psychological aspects. He offers a series of straightforward exercises based on current medical data and tested in his practice. Black-and-white drawings show exactly how to do the exercises and pinpoint the precise muscles responsible for the problem. This concise, simple guide provides an effective do-it-yourself program.

Available at Amazon.com.

Monday, April 28, 2008

Lower Body Workouts for Women

A look at a lower body workout for Women that will help tone the legs.

Saturday, April 5, 2008

Plie Squat Exercise

Target your inner thighs with this effective leg move.

Glute and Core Arm Exercise

Dr. Tim Ramirez shows you an exercise that targets your total body; butt, leg, arm, chest, and abs. The Warriors Cheers with a Plus!

Wednesday, March 26, 2008

How To Do A Calf Raise

This animation shows the proper technique for a popular strength training exercise.


How To Do A Calf Raise

Thursday, March 20, 2008

Glute and Chest Exercise

Dr. Tim's signature series exercise & workoutt helps you to shape, tones and trims your butt, legs, thighs, chest and arms with this spectacular move.

Tuesday, March 11, 2008

Firming Up Inner Thighs

See how to do an exercise at home that targets your inner thighs.


Best Exercise For Firming Up Inner Thighs

Tuesday, March 4, 2008

Glute and Thigh Exercise


Lift, tone and firm up your butt with this glute workout with Dr. Tim Ramirez.

Butt, Glute, and Thigh Workout


Butt and glute exercise, learn this fast and simple workout to tone and trim your thighs, legs and butt with Dr. Tim Ramirez.

Wednesday, February 13, 2008

Chair Pose


Wake up with this natural jolt of caffeine! Chair pose is excellent for shaping your lower body, especially your hips, glutes and thighs. It's one heat-building challenge you won't want to miss!

Sunday, February 3, 2008

Leg Circles


This exercise focuses on the inner thighs.

Plyometrics Push-ups


Build power & speed with Diet.com's Plyometrics workout videos. These exercises should be done 2-3x a session, 3x a week. In order to lose weight with any strength training program it is important to also do cardio workouts at least 3x a week.

Tuesday, January 29, 2008

Jumping Jack


This unique approach to jumping jacks from a plank position targets your body all over, giving you a quick and effective workout.