In order to get those Incredible Hulk shoulders and pectorals, you have to do lots of seated presses with heavy dumbbells. It's not exactly fun, we know, but soon enough you'll have big guns hefty enough to wrestle the best of them.
Lateral lifts are an excellent exercise because they tone multiple parts of the body at the same time, saving you workout time if you're busy and offering excellent results. By lifting your arms out laterally from resting position while holding a weight, you're strengthening your biceps, triceps, forearms, shoulders, and pectorals. That's a pretty big result for such a simple move.
School lunches are either super oily and disgusting (pizzas with a thick layer of oil on top or double cheeseburgers) or far too healthy for any kid to want to eat (lackluster salads with iceburg lettuce, tomatoes, and ranch). This causes a dilemma for kids who want to eat healthy without sacrificing taste.
You want to know the real reason people don't exercise? Often, it comes down to having bulky exercise machines. Every time you look at them you get a reminder of how much pain you'll have to go through to get those perfect abs or sculpted butt. So for many of us we simply choose not to do anything.
In this Fitness video tutorial you will learn how to do a yoga handstand correctly. Bend forward and place both your hands on the ground. The fingers should be pointing forward and the palms should be flat on the ground. The shoulders should be naturally in to the body. They must not be stretched. Keep both the legs bent at the knees. Now lift one leg and practice kicking slowly with the other leg and pulling the navel in towards the spine. And eventually the full body will lift up and go bac...
Contrary to popular belief, doing a zillion crunches won't get you anything more than a tired midsection and, if you're lucky, a two pack of abs within a few months. Doing the correct exercise precisely is often more important than how many reps you do.
In this clip, learn all about how to adjust your bike from NAIT personal fitness trainer, Ken Riess. Ken will show you how and where to set your seat for the most comfortable and easy ride. You want to make sure your legs are extended properly and your saddle is at the right height so that you can easily start and stop along your route. Check out this clip and grab a friend to help you measure yourself as you follow along.
Think you can't do pull-ups because you're a fitness neophyte and can hardly do a single push-up or pull-up? As intimidating as pull-ups may seem (we often only see beefy chunkheads doing them in gyms), they're actually modifiable for beginners.
Got six minutes to spare from your busy day? Although it's infinitely easier to use those extra six minutes to sleep or watch TV, six minutes is all you need to make your abs lean and tight.
In this Fitness video tutorial you will learn how to use pilates to achieve slimmer legs and thighs. Lie down flat on your back, hands extended along the side of the body and both legs up. Put one leg down and circle the raised leg for eight to twelve times. Keep both hips and shoulders on ground. Don’t rock from side to side. Pull in your stomach and engage the stomach along with the legs. Then change the direction of rotation and repeat. The toes should be stretched upward Then repeat thi...
This video in the Fitness category will show you how to do squats correctly. This exercise is meant for the legs. The easiest way to do this is to sit down and stand up using a bench. The bench should be about knee height. Technically the line from the ankle to the knee and the line from the hip to the shoulder should be parallel as you go up and down. The legs should be about one and a half feet apart. This is the body weight squat. As you progress, you can do the dumbbell squat. The video ...
This exercise video for women, featuring Autumn Calebrese and Brooke Burke from Modern Mom, show you how to work your abs and stomach area! In "the Bridge," you arch your back slowly, working the gluteus maximus as well as the core area in general. Do about twenty-five repetitions, if possible, in three sets; afterwards, you can try a "pulse" method for an increased rate of "burn." This activity can be repeated until you are fatigued, and possibly consider holding at the top for increased fit...
During pregnancy the natural curves of the spine become exaggerated causing the lower back to sway as well as the upper back and shoulders to round. This rolling forward of the shoulders causes the ribcage to collapse down compressing the lungs and diaphragm which results in a breathless feeling along with feeling like there is very little space left for the baby. Another unfortunate result of the ribcage compressing the stomach area is the stomach acid gets pushed up the esophagus resulting ...
In this fitness how-to video SELF Magazine demonstrate how to invigorate yourself and sculpt your body with yoga techniques. Watch as the editor of SELF helps you take year off your body with a few poses. Learn to do yoga warrior, happy baby with chest press, staff, bridge, tree, thunderbolt, triangle and finally child's pose. Increase flexibility, decrease stress, rev your metabolism and sculpt sexy muscles with traditional yoga moves in an anti-aging yoga routine.
Get the shoulders of a boxer without ever entering the ring. This exercise builds your shoulders with a series of classic boxing moves, with weights in each hand to up the ante. Learn how to do dumbbell punches (the four types are: side-to-side, cross up, cross down, and hooks). Presented by Real Jock Gay Fitness Health & Life.
Corporation, Inc., is a fun game you can get from Armor Games. Like most CEOs, you'll want to be as cutthroat and ruthless in pursuit of profits, and that sometimes means cheating. This tutorial shows you how to hack the game using Cheat Engine.
Contrary to popular belief, you don't need a whole room of exercise equipment or a gym to get in a good workout or warm up. In fact, for the most part all you need to lengthen and tone is a resistance band and your own weight.
Want buff, fat-free legs that would put the Incredible Hulk to shame? Then lunges are your new best friend. While basic lunges work and are great for sculpting your entire leg, adding weights makes you work your core out more and causes your quads to really strain to get yourself up.
Do you want sculpted, V-shaped lats that make your backside look like God's gift to women? Then check out this fitness tutorial to learn how to do the dead lift, an exercise move that involves picking up a heavy weight from the floor and bringing it to your hip level.
Seated dips are one of those exercises that looks easy but is a real pain to actually do. While you can do seated dips on the floor, doing them on a bench with your feet flexed adds an extra dimension of height that will increase muscle intensity and heart rate.
During the summer it's almost impossible to not wear skimpy clothing to the beach, whether you're a guy or a girl. So whether you're planning to look in a bikini or swim trunks, it's important to appear toned and at your best.
In order to get those Incredible Hulk shoulders and pectorals, you have to do lots of seated presses with heavy dumbbells. It's not exactly fun, we know, but soon enough you'll have big guns hefty enough to wrestle with the best of them.
In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to do a 21's workout for biceps. Users will need to use a barbell for this exercise. Users will be doing 21 repetitions of barbell curls. The first 7 reps is just the bottom part of the movement. Then the second 7 reps are the top part of the movement. The last 7 reps are the full movement of a bicep burl. This video also provides a demonstration for viewers to easily follow along. This video will benefit those viewers who are interested in health and...
Living with quadriplegia requires a lot of adjustments. Physical therapy and occupational therapy are a necessity, after your physical condition has been stabilized. Physical therapy is necessary to regain and maintain as much coordination and strength and flexibility possible. The occupational therapy will teach you how to perform as many of your daily activities of living independently as possible. It is important to have emotional support. Attitude is important. You have to stay positive. ...
In this Fitness video tutorial you will learn how to do medicine ball hay bales exercises for runners. This is a fantastic general strength exercise. This is a simple routine to do. Keep your feet hip width apart, drop the ball, bend down keeping the back straight, catch the ball with both hands and lift it over one shoulder as if you are throwing a hay bale in to a barn. Repeat the same step; this time lifting the ball over the other shoulder. While lifting the ball over the shoulder, twist ...
In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to do a pedestal routine. This exercise circuit contains exercises. The exercises in this circuit are: 5 reps of prone leg lift, 5 reps of lateral leg lift, 5 reps of supine leg lift, 10 reps of donkey kicks, 20 reps of scorpions, 5 reps of Rockies, 5 reps of donkey whips, 10 reps of lower body crawl, 20 reps of iron cross, 20 reps of Australian crawl, 5 reps of pedestal lateral leg lift, 10 reps of groiners, 10 reps of hurdle seat exchange, 5 reps of...
In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to the "Grant Green" exercise circuit. This exercise circuit contains exercises. The exercises are: 10 raps of donkey kicks, 20 reps of scorpions, 20 reps of iron cross, 8 reps of both lateral leg lifts with toe out and in, 5 reps of Rockies, 5 reps of donkey whips, 10 reps of lower body crawl, 10 reps of Australian crawl, 20 reps of pedestal lateral leg lift, 20 reps of groiners, 10 reps of hurdle seat exchange, 50 reps of Russian hamstrings, 20 reps...
In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to do a core-blasting workout without sit-ups or crunches. Users will only need a timer. This workout contains 6 exercises. The exercises are: right knee-to-elbow plank, left knee-to-elbow plank, right side plank twist, left side plank twist, sit through and X-up. Do 30 seconds for each exercise with no rest in between the exercises. When finished, take a 30-60 second rest and then repeat the workout 2-3 more times for a full 9 minute workout. This vi...
Medicine balls are useful workout tools. They are great for strengthening your muscles and sculpting your body. In this tutorial from Modern Mom, get used to using a medicine ball and learn some helpful exercises. This video offers advice from model and actress, Brooke Burke and professional fitness trainer Autumn Calabrese.
In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to build great lower abdominal muscles. This exercise is done on the floor. Begin by lying down with your back on the floor. This exercise is called a lower leg curl with a heel press finish. Place the hands flat and palms facing the floor. Bring the feet up in a curl and extend the feet on the top of the rep. As your extend your legs, contract down on the muscles in your stomach. This video will benefit those viewers who are interested in health and ...
It's important to keep up your fitness regime year round. As tempting as it may be to abandon outdoor exercise like running in the wintertime, you can't give in to the cold.
In this Fitness video tutorial you will learn how to do hip pushups. This one is for advanced body builders and not for beginners. You can use push up stands or use towel to cushion your fists while doing hip push ups. This is not to be done with palms open. Keep your elbows on your sides and you will be pushing from your hips. Stretch your body with the weight on the fists and toes. Keep your torso straight, abs flexed tight, then go down slow and come up slow. The body should be straight. D...
Upper body strength is important and who doesn't want nice, toned arms? This tutorial will show you a new advanced exercise for working out your upper body. This workout is called the Dumbbell Renegade Rows and the video will show you two different versions - beginner and advanced.
In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to get ripped and tone feminine arms. This video provides 4 exercises to do. The exercises in this video are: triangle push-up, shoulder press, pike push-up and triceps extension. For the triangle, form the hands together into a triangle and push, keeping the elbows close to the body. For the shoulder press, lift a pair of dumbbells with the arms parallel to the ground, then push them up over the head. For the pike push-up, go into a downward dog posi...
Pilates is fantastic exercise. If you are a beginner, though, it can be confusing to choose the right type of class. Check out this tutorial before you head to the studio and ensure you get the most out of your exercise routine.
This fitness video shows how to do stomach-flattening exercises at home. Our host, Kathy, Kaehler, informs us that the best exercise is a yoga-based exercise called the plank, because it focuses on your core. Your core is where your abs are. This exercise is best done on soft surfaces. Start out at 15 seconds, and build up to a minute or more. To do the plank, rest on your knees and 1 forearm, with your side facing the ground. Make sure your body is straight. If you want to make the exercise ...
In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to do a reverse plank. This exercise will strengthen the core muscles. Begin by sitting with your legs in front of you. Your hands should be behind you and your fingertips should be facing forward. Now lift your hips off the ground as high as you can. Squeeze the stomach into your spine and hold it. Users may also use their forearms instead of their hands. This exercise should be held for 15-30 seconds. This video will benefit those viewers who are in...
The deadlift is a great way to build muscles and strength in the lower half of your body. It is one of the oldest known weight lifting excersises and is vastly used around the fitness world. Even though it is pretty popular, some people still do it incorrectly. This video will show you exactly how to do deadlifts properly.
Want to increase your height? Well watch this fitness instructional video and learn how through some simple yoga stretching exercises you will seem taller. Having the right posture is key to how tall or short you seem and you will learn all this by watching this yoga stretching instructional video. Seem taller and improve your posture by simply doing some easy yoga stretching a couple of days a week. So if you want to seem taller watch this instructional video.
Fit for a Feast hosts a kids cardio workout including Salsa steps, sit-ups, jumping jacks and more. This is a great warm-up for kids on their way to sports or dance class; it can also be used for Q.D.F. (Quality Daily Fitness) at school. With a Latin American cd in your stereo and this tutorial, you're child will be working up a sweat in no time! Be sure to stretch before you begin!
