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How to Do a Physio Ball Sit Up Variation Exercise to Strengthen Core Muscles

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Physio balls, also knows as Swiss exercise balls, were created for use in physical therapy. However, you can utilize these versatile tools in a number of ways in your regular fitness routine. Because physio balls are unstable and flexible, they ... more »

How to Do a Plank with a Balance Ball

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The plank is an exercise known to fitness enthusiasts and novice exercisers alike as a way to strengthen the core muscles. Using the balance ball in conjunction with the plank is a way to add the element of balance to an already core-focused ... more »

How to Do a Plyometrics Explosion Soccer Drill

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Plyometrics is an advanced form of exercise that trains the body and the brain to be able to generate explosions of force that precede a period of non-explosive output. Experts and athletes agree that in sports, such as soccer, that require ... more »

How to Do a Power Lunge Exercise

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Lunges are a great toning exercise and work all the muscles in your lower body. Power lunges work them even harder while increasing your heart rate. Focus on your abs and all the muscles in your legs when doing power lunges to receive the full ... more »

How to Do a Pull Up when You Can't Do One

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This is an article for those who cannot do even one pull up. Here is a simple routine that anyone can do to get to your first real pull up... more »

How to Do a Push-Up Workout

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Push-ups are an excellent exercise to add to your workout. They work your shoulders and triceps, increase your stability and strengthen your core. Do your push-ups with proper form to get the most out of your workout and to avoid injury... more »

How to Do a Rear Shoulder Muscle Exercise

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The complex of muscles that form and surround the shoulder are critical in maintaining good posture, keeping you pain-free and allowing your arms and upper body a smooth and strong range of motion. To keep the shoulders balanced by working the ... more »

How to Do a Reverse Plank with a Balance Ball

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The plank is a standard exercise that strengthens your core muscles. Using the balance ball in conjunction with the standard plank adds variety to the exercise. Using the balance ball lets you change positions to make the exercise easier or ... more »

How to Do a Rolling Pushup

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A rolling pushup, also known as the bent elbow plank, is a great way to work all the abdominal muscles at once. In this exercise, the body is raised up on the toes and forearms in a straight position. Although this is an easy position to get your ... more »

How to Do a Rotator Cuff Body Blade Workout

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Rotator cuffs injuries are extremely common among athletes and body builders, as traditional exercise equipment tends to over strain the delicate tissues of the shoulders. Body blades, on the other hand, not only help to strengthen the shoulder ... more »

How to Do a Seated Row

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The cable seated row is one of the back exercise classics. Used by bodybuilders to get a thick back and by models to tone and shape their backs, the seated row is extremely versatile and easy to do. As with most back exercises, proper form is ... more »

How to Do a Seesaw Press Exercise

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Cross training offers core strength training, a diverse work out and in the case of the seesaw press exercise, a chance to improve coordination. By raising weights above the head in rapid succession, the see saw press exercise not only builds ... more »

How to Do a Shoulder Workout

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Well-toned shoulders enable you to lift heavier objects without injury and also make you look trim and fit. Practice these exercises regularly your shoulders into excellent shape... more »

How to Do a Single Arm Press Lunge in Functional Fitness Training

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The single arm press lunge is a great way to develop both the lower body and shoulder muscles. The single arm press helps to develop the shoulder muscles as well as the core since the abs and back muscles must contract to keep the body straight. ... more »

How to Do a Single Arm Pull In Functional Fitness Exercise

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Functional fitness training aims to prepare the body to perform the activities of daily life without discomfort or pain. Instead of isolating muscle groups, functional fitness integrates muscle groups and challenges the entire body. It's widely ... more »

How to Do a Single Body Blade Chest Workout

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Body blades are versatile pieces of exercise equipment which can help you to increase your strength and coordination, improve performance and even help to rehabilitate injured muscles. Because body blades reduce the risk of injury, they are often ... more »

How to Do a Single Horizontal Body Blade Workout

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The body blade is a unique piece of exercise equipment that creates resistance through the building of inertia. As you begin to shake the blade, you work major muscle groups with a reduced risk of injury. A body blade can be used by virtually ... more »

How to Do a Single Leg Tube Press in Functional Fitness Training Exercise

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Functional fitness training can be used by people of all ages and body types to help improve strength, range of motion and agility. The single leg tube press exercise works the upper body as well as your core muscles and is just one example of ... more »

How to Do a Single Vertical Body Blade Workout

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A body blade is a unique piece of exercise equipment that uses the principles of inertia to give your body a workout, reducing the rate of injury while working major muscle groups. Once the ends of the blade begin to gyrate, it creates a ... more »

How to Do a Skater Exercise for Functional Fitness Training

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Functional fitness training can be used as part of physical therapy or added to your regular fitness routine to improve range of motion and increase both strength and agility. The skater exercise in functional fitness training warms up the ... more »

How to Do a Squat Thrust Calisthenics Exercise

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Fortify your muscle endurance by doing squat thrusts. This calisthenics movement works your lower limbs and core. Add squat thrusts to your daily exercise repertoire for a true whole body workout. The following steps will take you through a squat ... more »

How to Do a Standing Abs Workout

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You don't have to always do floor crunches to get an effective abdominal workout. Standing abs workouts are also a great tummy toner. They can improve your posture and you don't have to worry about neck strain like you would if you did the floor ... more »

How to Do a Standing Locomotion Functional Exercise

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Functional fitness training is a form of exercise which can be performed by people of all ages and body types and is designed to improve range of motion while increasing strength and agility. The standing locomotion uses skipping to increase the ... more »

How to Do a Step Up Exercise

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Step up aerobics is one of the easiest forms of cardio exercise that helps tone the body, increase stamina and gets the heart pumping. Burning calories is a matter of a few simple controlled movements on a stepping platform. Below is the basic ... more »

How to Do a Sumo Squat

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The sumo squat is a safe and effective exercise that targets your inner thighs and glutes. In addition the move can be performed anywhere and is easily modified for use with or without free weights. Get your butt and legs burning by following the ... more »

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