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Exercising is a great activity for improve physical fitness and general health. Discover several fitness exercises for improved health and wellness with tips from a certified trainer in this free video series on fitness.
There are 34 videos in this series:
The first step in weight training and cardio workouts is to find our aerobic heart rate, then a workout plan will be worked out. Understand why it is important to find a person's peak heart rate before assigning exercises with tips from an experienced personal trainer in this free video on fitness and exercises.
Circuit weight training involves low reps, high weight and seven to 10 different exercises, whereas "periodized" weight training includes higher reps, less weight and fewer exercises. Choose the best type of workout with either high reps and low weight or low reps and high weight with tips on both from an experienced personal trainer in this free video on fitness and exercises.
Periodization weight training involves higher weight and fewer reps in each workout, as well as fewer exercises since the increased weight takes a larger toll on the muscles. Understand better this type of workout with these tips from an experienced personal trainer in this free video on fitness and exercises.
Circuit weight training involves a lower weight and more reps in each workout, as well as more exercises since the lower weight allows for more use of the muscles. Understand better this type of workout with these tips from an experienced personal trainer in this free video on fitness and exercises.
Calisthenics are warm-up exercises designed to prepare the muscles for a strenuous workout, while weight training actually incorporates weights as a resistance to our own body weight. Better understand these types of workouts with these tips from an experienced personal trainer in this free video on fitness and exercises.
Rugby is an anaerobic activity in which a person has to be very physically fit with explosive power and a lot of endurance. Put together a great weight-training workout to prepare the body for the game of rugby with tips from an experienced personal trainer in this free video on fitness and exercises.
Osteoarthritis is a very painful degenerative disease in which the body starts to lose cartilage in its joints. Put together a great weight-training workout to help maintain bone density and help with osteoarthritis with exercise tips from an experienced personal trainer in this free video on fitness and exercises.
Boxing is a very intense sport in which a person has to be very physically fit with raw, explosive power and a lot of endurance and intensity. Put together a great weight-training workout to prepare the body for the sport of boxing with tips from an experienced personal trainer in this free video on fitness and exercises.
Weight training is an element of fitness that incorporates weight as the resistance to increase our muscular strength, skeletal strength and overall physical health. Understand the importance of weight training as it relates to the body's overall health and strength with tips from an experienced personal trainer in this free video on fitness and exercises.
The history of weight training is thought to date back to the ancient Greeks in conjunction with some of the first Olympic games. Better understand the purpose and intent behind weight training with tips from an experienced personal trainer in this free video on fitness and exercises.
There are few disadvantages to weight training besides bad advice or improper form resulting in injury. Understand how weight training can have a negative side with tips from an experienced personal trainer in this free video on fitness and exercises.
When doing standing dumbbell curls, it is important to begin with low weight to maintain good form and prevent injuries. Discover the proper form for doing standing dumbbell curls with tips from an experienced personal trainer in this free video on fitness and exercises.
On an elliptical machine, the rollers and the gliders are two of the main areas that can cause a squeak on the machine. Understand how an elliptical machine works so as to troubleshoot squeaks and other issues that may arise with tips from an experienced personal trainer in this free video on fitness and exercises.
Triceps extension exercises can be done with dumbbells as well as cables, and they can be separated into single arm extensions or done together as double arm extensions. Better understand this workout with these tips from an experienced personal trainer in this free video on fitness and exercises.
The best cardio workouts maintain certain basic principles, such as maintaining the anaerobic heart rate and the level of intensity throughout the workout. Better understand this type of workout with these tips from an experienced personal trainer in this free video on fitness and exercises.
Elliptical workout machines focus on leg muscles and the lower body, including the quads, calf muscles and hamstrings. Better understand this workout machine with these tips from an experienced personal trainer in this free video on fitness and exercises.
When choosing an elliptical machine, it is important to understand the needs of the person using it including their height and weight. Choose a good version of this workout machine with these tips from an experienced personal trainer in this free video on fitness and exercises.
A stationary bike is a wonderful piece of exercise equipment that keeps the heart rate up while increasing endurance and stamina. Better understand this workout machine with these tips from an experienced personal trainer in this free video on fitness and exercises.
Elliptical exercise machines are easy to use, but maintaining balance is the most difficult thing about using one. Better understand this workout machine with these tips from an experienced personal trainer in this free video on fitness and exercises.
Shoulder-press exercises can be done in many different ways with exercise machines or free weights, which includes dumbbells or a straight bar. Workout with this great exercise and fitness tips from an experienced personal trainer in this free video on fitness and exercises.
Leg-extension exercises work out the quad muscles, and the exercise machine is able to be adjusted for the user's height and weight. Workout with this great exercise and fitness tips from an experienced personal trainer in this free video on fitness and exercises.
Inclined chest presses work the shoulders and chest muscles and can be done with free weights or on an exercise machine. Workout with this great exercise and fitness tips from an experienced personal trainer in this free video on fitness and exercises.
An elliptical machine is a very low, loaded, low-impact piece of equipment found in most gyms around the country used to simulate cross country skiing. Better understand this workout machine with these tips from an experienced personal trainer in this free video on fitness and exercises.
Elliptical machines are low-impact workout machines that simulate cross country skiing, and treadmills and high-impact exercise machines that simulate running. Both of these workout machines have their positives and negatives, and this free video will use tips from an experienced personal trainer to compare the two.
When choosing a treadmill, it is important to understand the needs of the person using it, including their height and weight and the level of running at which they workout. Choose a good version of this workout machine with these tips from an experienced personal trainer in this free video on fitness and exercises.
Many people want to lose weight, and despite claims for quick fat-burning pills and powders, the best way to lose weight is still through proper diet and exercise. Exercise does more than just maintain physical fitness. Working out also helps build healthy bone density, muscle strength and joint mobility. It also reduces general health risks, boosts the immune system and helps with depression and insomnia. Whether exercising to lose weight or improve muscle mass, working out is always a good idea to help promote a healthy body and mind. In this free video series on fitness, a certified personal trainer demonstrates several key fitness exercises for improving physical health. He reveals techniques for strengthening the core muscles and explains the methods for exercising other muscle groups, such as the hamstrings, triceps, lower back, upper back and gluteus muscles. He also explain the benefits of using elliptical machines and treadmills. Watch these videos and learn several key fitness exercises today.
Aaron Hill Aaron Hill is a professional fitness and health instructor at Fitness for Life in Wilmington, N.C.dkdk
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