Isolations are basically isolating single body parts - the hands, one leg, even one knee - to perform a dance move focused on that one body part. This means you can perform an isolation by popping your knee or gliding your arm up and down, for example.
In this video, we learn how to slim down with a "mountain climbing" exercise at home. Sit-ups and crunches are not effective for slimming down your abs, doing this exercises will help with a good diet! To do this, you will place your hands on a table and lean slightly into it. Now, bring your knees into your elbows, which will work your abs. Do this for about thirty seconds, then do this same exercise, except while leaning on a chair that is lower down to the ground. Change it up by crossing ...
In this video, we learn how to do a yoga camel and rabbit pose with Dina Prioste. Make sure you warm up before you start this, so you don't pull a muscle. First, start on your knees and your toes tucked under. Your hands should be on your lower back, then inhale and lift your chest up to the ceiling. Take a few breaths here, then get out of the post and sit back on your heels. Now, sit on your knees again and do the same exercise, except with putting your arms on the back of your thighs or he...
In this tutorial, we learn how to master an 8 count hip hop dance with Josh. Make sure you do this in a large room so you aren't running into things as you dance around the room. Start off with your feet straight and bend your knees. Your arms should come up loosely into fists, then drop your right knee in. Your right arm should drop with the knee and then turn to do a half a turn, raising your arms in the air. Count "1,2,3,4" as you are doing each different step, and practice this until you ...
If you're ever pinned in a omoplata shoulder lock, here's how to get out of it. When you're down on the floor and your opponent has your legs, make sure to get your legs wide enough so you can fit your arm through. Now hold on to your right knee and squeeze down, putting pressure on your opponent's hand. Next put your other hand on the top of your left knee and squeeze your knees together and pull up. Now simply wait for your opponent to tap out. They won't be able to break free or stand the ...
This video details how to do easy yoga poses for beginners. To start out, assume 'mountain pose' which involves placing the feet at about a hip width distance apart. After the feet are placed, lengthen up through the spine and roll the shoulders back while also tucking the chin slightly back. Arms are then raised upward while inhaling, and lowered while exhaling and in the same exhale lift out of the hips, hinge, then enter a forward bend. Note, it is acceptable to bend the knees in this proc...
Massaging the knees and thighs is part of most leg massages. A massage is not complete if you don't massage this area, so make sure not to forget it. Learn the art of giving massage on the knees and thighs in this health how-to video.
Looking for new yoga poses? Learn how to do the Side Crane Pose in this yoga video. To practice the Side Crane pose you will get into squat pose, place both hands to one side, place one elbow on hip, other on knee and balance knee on elbow and lift up. With this how to video you will be able to incorporate the Side Crane pose into your yoga routine.
The single leg stretch is a classical Pilates exercise for strengthening and toning the abdominal muscles. For increased abdominal challenge, stop the knee at 90 degrees of hip flexion instead of hugging the knee into the chest. Actively stretch through the legs, flatten the abs and keep the shoulders down with each movement and this exercise will tone many muscles in the body. Watch this how to video and you'll be getting in shape with pilates in no time.
Do a high knees running drill for form improvement. This drill works hip flexers and stabilizers. Watch this how-to video for tips on improving your biomechanical form.
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Bridging movements are some of my favorite Swiss ball exercises. They generally offer a wide progression difficulty. I've used the bent knee bridge with de-conditioned clients in their seventies and challenged young athletes with the advanced variations.
The Knee Tuck or Jackknife is a challenging exercise that works your body from head to toe. The exercise is somewhat similar to Rollouts, requiring your lower abdominals to contract isometrically, stabilizing your spine.
Learn how to counter an arm bar with a knee bar in Jiu Jitsu.Remember when you block (using the telephone) you pull your arm through very hard.
Learn some grappling takedowns and strategies to use when starting from a knee or kneeled position.
Learn do use a knee pry to escape from a Jiu Jitsu triangle choke hold.
Learn to perform a Jiu Jitsu knee bar from a side control position.
This video demonstrates the slap knee technique in Muay Thai kickboxing.
In this medical video, learn the process of examining the lower extremity of the body. See demonstrations of how you inspect the lower extremity, how you palpate and then perform passive range of motion of the hip, knee and ankle. John D. Gazewood, MD, MSPH, will also teach doctors special maneuvers to help examine a knee injury. With any type of musculoskeletal exam, you're looking for things like deformity, swelling, and changes in coloration.
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What's a great way to work out your abdominal muscles without hurting (or possibly injuring) your back? Hanging knee raises are perfect, because they isolate and work out the rectus abdominis muscles and obliques with little or no strain on the back and neck. It requires a vertical knee raise tower as the equipment.
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Build up your thighs and butt with this simple, effective exercise. Learn how to do a leg press with this how to video.
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A decade ago, patients who damaged their meniscus in their knee joint faced a painful, even crippling future. But a new technique can put the spring back in bad knees. The new technique is a meniscus transplant. Repair a knee with a damaged meniscus.
This video shows how to paint Piet Mondrian inspired block print nails yourself. Apply a white base coat and top coat. Use black nail art paint because of the thin brush. Paint two black lines the length of your nails. Then paint black lines going across the width of the nails to make random size boxes. Dab the color of paint you are going to use on a piece of paper and use the nail art brush to get the paint off of the paper and apply the different color paint to the boxes. Wait about 10 min...
Squats strengthen your butt muscles, hamstrings and quadriceps. First, pick up your dumbbells. Bring the dumbbells by your hips, thighs or let them hang by your side. Next, stand with your feet shoulder width apart, toes pointing forward and stand straight and tall. Sit down like you're sitting on a chair. Don't let your knees pop out in front of you. Go down slowly and don't let your knees lock on the way back up. Don't shift your body weight forward. Instead, push through your heels. You ca...
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In this video, John Alvino talks about his favorite lower ab exercises. The first is called the lowball pulling. You begin by putting your feet on top of a swiss ball, put your hands in push up position, have good stability and bring your knees towards your chest and then extend it out, all while contracting your abs. The next lower ab exercise Alvino discusses is called the hanging knee raise. With an overhead bar, grip on to the bar and allow your body to hang in a pull up position. Bring y...
In this video we learn to stretch our legs so we can perform our high section kicks easier. A good start is taking your leg and bending your knee so your foot is right behind your butt. Hold your foot there for about 30 seconds. Then, trying to keep your foot where it is, bring your leg out to the side. Hold this for 30 seconds. Next you can lift your leg and hold your knee to your chest and hold. Do these stretches on each leg for your upper leg. Now for your lower leg, keep your heels on th...
Have you tried working out with hanging knee lifts? If so, you know that they are an essential part of lifting weights and strength training. This fitness how-to video demonstrates how to work out the legs and abs with hanging knee lifts. Learn how to do knee lift exercises in this training video.
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Funky is for the free spirited, passionate and confident person. Looking funky is not something that just anyone can pull off. Learn to express yourself through your grooming and clothing choices by pairing the unexpected with bold and colorful. Exude confidence as you master the funky look and all eyes are on you.
Michael Jackson might be the single most recognizable singer in history. Whether pre or post-Vitiligo, you still know him and have some reaction the second you see a picture oh him. The same applies to this cool Xbox 360 Avatar, which this video will show you exactly how to create.
