Deep Squat(Ball at Knees)
Muscles Worked: core & lower body
Purpose: strength & stability
Form: Place ball between knees
Squat deep
Keep pressure on the ball at all times
Repeat & Enjoy!
Monthly Archives: November 2013
Violet Quartz Christmas Party
Its that time of the year again to gather for a delicious meal for Christmas.
There has been a change in the venue for the staff party and it is now at Howe Sound Inn at FireBread restaurant. Same day and time and we will be ordering from the menu and fresh sheets. So spend as much or as little as you like.
Hope to see you there!
Exercise of the Week
Four Point & Arm Raise
Muscles Worked: core & full body
Purpose: strength & stability
Form: Start on hands & knees, hip & shoulders at 90 degrees
Lift one arm straight out in front
Switch arms & repeat
Enjoy!
Exercise of the week
Side Jumps Over a Line
Muscles Worked: core & lower body
Purpose: strength & stability
Form: Flex knees & hips
Jump sideways over a line
Immediately jump back
Repeat & Enjoy!
Exercise of the Week
Vertical Jump Single Leg
Muscles Worked: full body
Purpose: strength & resistance
Form: Start on one leg in a semi-squat position
Back leg behind, engage your core
Jump into the air, drive back knee towards your chest as you explode from the front hip
Jumping leg stays straight in the air
Land on the same leg, absorbing the shock with triple flexion *(hips, knees & ankles)*
Immediately explode into the next jump
Repeat & Enjoy!
Studio Update
A reminder for our clients that from November 5-18th the classes are a drop in fee of $6.00 each plus tax and the solo workout hours are posted online. Please sign up for personal workouts during these times.