Leg raises ExercisesNutritionWeight loss by GymRat - 3rd October 20203rd October 20200 Leg raises are a great way to target the stomach, strengthening lower abdominals and hip reflexors, plus it doesn’t require any gym kit. Add these moves to one of your home workouts for a simple, effective way to tone your tummy. Try 10 reps to start with, and progress to more once you’ve perfected your form.Try out these different variations of leg raises to challenge yourself, make sure you’re also hitting your fat-burning workouts hard, as you need to torch that fat to reveal your new toned tum!Lying down leg raises:-Lie on your back with your hands on the floor or under your bottom.-Keeping a slight bend in the knees and feet together, start with both feet up towards the ceiling.-Without allowing your lower back to overarch, slowly lower your legs towards the floor without bending the knees any more than they already are.-When legs are almost on the floor, squeeze the abs and lift them back up to the start and repeat.Hot tip: if these aren’t challenging enough for you, why not add some ankle weights?Leg raises with a ball Add a bit of weight to make your leg raises more challenging-Start similar to the lying down leg raises -With your feet on the floor, place an exercise or medicine ball between your feet, griping it firmly -Begin to raise your legs up, then slowly lowering your legs down, the weight will cause you to use more control -The weight will cause this exercise to me more challenging than the regular leg raises but effective works the abdominals.Hanging leg raises You can perform this exercise at the gym, in the park or at home if you have a door pull up bar-Hanging from a bar with your arms- grip firmly wide or medium -Begin to raise your knees/legs so that your body makes a 90 degrees angle – Lower your legs down and repeat the exerciseThis exercise can be difficult, some gyms provide a padded bench that can support your back and padded arm rests for your elbows.Side leg raises This exercise can be performed lying or standingFor standing– Standing on one leg, raise the opposite leg to the side as far as you can– Bring it back to the standing position and repeat this exercise for both legs For lying -Lie down on one side- with legs extended and stacked on top of one another-Raise the top leg up as high as you can, lowering it back down to the first poistion. -Repeat Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)Like this:Like Loading...
Medicine ball burpees ExercisesTraining MethodsWeight loss by admin - 16th February 20176th February 20170 Medicine ball burpees An exercise for the whole body, medicine ball burpees are a hardcore conditioning workout.Place the medicine ball on the floor between your feet.Bend down and place your hands on the ball.Jump your feet back into the push-up position.Jump your feet back in so that your feet are either side of the ball.Grasp the ball and jump up into the air, lifting the ball above your head as you do so.Land on the balls of your feet and bend forwards to place the ball back on the floor and repeat the sequence.NEXT: Browse more medicine ball workouts>>Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)Like this:Like Loading...
Get your best body ever with Pilates exercises ExercisesTraining Methods by AnnieMacmillan - 2nd February 20171st September 20180 Fitness Article Jun 10, 2016 Get your best body ever with these Pilate moves tailored to your natural shape Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)Like this:Like Loading...
The ultimate squat challenge BodybuildingExercisesNutritionWeight loss by DemetraFelts - 25th September 201619th September 20160 The original squat should always be a move that features in your workouts, but sometimes shaking things up a little can help you achieve new goals, break through plateaus and add extra challenges.For those who find regular squat technique tough, this is the ultimate squat challenge and handy way to work those same muscle groups. ‘Single-leg movements areknown to help you make big strength gains and will also improve your balance and posture as you target the quads and glutes,’ explains lead trainer at Reach Fitness, Richard Tidmarsh.Finding your balance and controlling the movement might take a little practice, but like they say, practice makes perfect. ‘Control tends to improve quickly, and you can then progress from using just your bodyweight to holding dumbbells, all the way through to using a barbell inside a rack to keep things moving forward,’ adds Richard. When it comes to lifting weights and working your lower body, inching your way to constant improvements is key to gaining strength and mastering the move.Split squatAreas trained: bottom, quads TechniqueStand facing away from a box that’s 15-30cm from the floor. Too high, and your back will arch. Place the ball of your right foot onto the box behind you and your left foot into a lunge position, a good distance away from the box.Keeping your body in a strong upright position, bend your left knee, keeping your heel flat onthe floor, until your back knee gently touches the floor.Push back up to the start and repeat.Beginners should start with eight reps on each side for three to four sets, to get used to the movement pattern. Once you’ve mastered this, hold a dumbbell in each hand by your sides, increasing the weights as you get stronger. Advanced lifters can work inside a rack and backload a barbell.Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)Like this:Like Loading...