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Foot Intrinsic Exercise

Posted on July 29, 2014 by violetquartz

Preparation:
Foot flat on ground
Execution:
Try and make an arch without curling toes

Posted in Exercise of the Week | Tagged exercise of the week

Exercise of the month

Posted on May 27, 2014 by violetquartz

Monster walk

Place a red band around your knees of ankles. Sit in a proper squat. Walk forwards and backwards without rotating your hips. The is a great way to strengthen your glutes. Enjoy!

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Exercise of the Week

Posted on February 24, 2014 by violetquartz

Deadlifts-Walking

Muscles Worked: core and lower body

Purpose: strength and stability

Form: Take a slow step foward

Keep arms wide

Reach towards the ground with your trunk, keeping legs straight

Return to start position and repeat on opposite side

Enjoy!

 

Posted in Exercise of the Week | Tagged deadlifts, exercise of the week, walking

Exercise of the Week

Posted on January 27, 2014 by violetquartz

Heel/Toe Raise

Muscles Worked: core & lower body

Purpose: strength & resistance

Form: Sit on a ball with good posture

Go up on your tip toes

Now go up on your heels

Repeat & Enjoy

Posted in Exercise of the Week | Tagged exercise of the week, heel raise, toe raise

Exercise of the Week

Posted on January 20, 2014 by violetquartz

Shoulder Flexion- Mid Range

Muscles Worked: core & upper body

Purpose: strength & resistance

Form: Sit on a ball with good posture

Raise your arm straight forward to shoulder height

Switch, Repeat & Enjoy!

Posted in Exercise of the Week | Tagged exercise of the week, shoulder flexion

Exercise of the Week

Posted on December 16, 2013 by violetquartz

V-Plank & Arm Lift

Muscles Worked: full body

Purpose: strength & stability

Form: Start on hands & knees

Lift one hand up

Repeat on the other side

Repeat & Enjoy!

 

 

Posted in Exercise of the Week | Tagged arm lift, exercise of the week, plank

Exercise of the Week

Posted on December 2, 2013 by violetquartz

Dynamic Plank

Muscles Worked: core & lower & upper body

Purpose: strength & stability

Form: Start in a push-up position

Keeping a plank posture, rotate to one side

Only one arm and one foot are touching the ground

Return slowly to the push-up position

Repeat on the other side

Enjoy!

 

 

Posted in Exercise of the Week | Tagged exercise of the week, plank

Exercise of the Week

Posted on November 25, 2013 by violetquartz

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!

 

 

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Exercise of the Week

Posted on November 18, 2013 by violetquartz

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!

 

Posted in Exercise of the Week | Tagged arm raise, core, exercise of the week, four point

Exercise of the week

Posted on November 12, 2013 by violetquartz

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!

Posted in Exercise of the Week | Tagged exercise of the week, flex hips, flex knees, side jumps

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