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Posted by on May 1, 2009 under Core Exercises, Exercise, Leg and Thigh Exercises, fitness | 
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This video presents Eric and Sarah showing how to do correct forward lunges. Forward lunges are excellent leg and core exercises to include as a component to a fitness program.
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In this video, Eric demonstrates regular as well as crossover crunches. Crunches are a great exercise for the ab muscles in a core fitness exercise program.
Posted by on April 12, 2009 under Core Exercises, Exercise, fitness | Be the First to Comment
Crunches are one of the best core exercises. The starting position for crunches is lying flat on the ground with hands behind the head and feet flat on the floor about a shoulder width apart. The crunch exercise is done by contracting abdominal muscles to lift the head, shoulder, and arms off the ground upward and towards the legs slightly. Exhale while rising, and inhale while returning towards the floor. I would suggest 10 crunches the first time. Each crunch exercise can be held for 2 seconds. In future weeks, crunches can be held 5 seconds.
Crunch Core Exercise part 1 with Sarah
Crunch Core Exercise part 2 with Sarah
Posted by on April 11, 2009 under Core Exercises, Exercise, fitness | Be the First to Comment
The Crossover crunch core exercise starts out with the student on their back. This is a terrific exercise for the abs. Hands are folded behind the head with elbows open. Left leg is bent and folded over the knee of the right leg. That folded leg calf is at a 90 degree angle to the thigh. The right foot is on the ground, below shoulder width. The motion for this core exercise is to bring the right arm and shoulder across the body, flexing the torso, towards the left knee. Meanwhile, the left elbow stays in contact with the ground. Exhale while moving towards the knee, and inhale while lowering. Do 10 of these, holding each for one second. Then switch sides and do this exercise with left foot on the ground, right leg on the knee of the left, and bringing the left arm and shoulder through in the crunch.
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The swimming exercise starts with the student facedown on the floor. For sure use a mat if you can for this exercise. This exercise is for the core, back, and arm muscles. Extend arms straight above head and legs directly away from body in superman position as if flying. Inhale, lift and hold left arm and right leg for 5 seconds. Lower arm and leg while exhaling and then while inhaling again lift and hold right arm and left leg for 5 seconds. Continue switching for 8 reps as if swimming. Eventually, hold for10 seconds per motion and increase to 15 reps total within one month.
Swimming exercise part 1 with Sarah
Swimming exercise part 2 with Sarah
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The Wall Push Up Exercise is best for core, arms, and chest muscles. To do this exercise, face the wall with palms flat on the wall, fingers facing up, and top of fingers at nose level. Each hand should be about 2 inches outside the width of the shoulder. The farther away you stand from the wall, the more strength you will need to do this exercise. The movement for this exercise, standing an average of two to three feet from the wall, is to push the hands into the wall. Body and back should be straight. Inhale through nose as you go towards the wall, and out from the mouth as you push from the wall. Start with one set of 10 reps, build up to 15 reps within a week, and build up to four sets of 15 reps within a month.
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The Bridge core exercise is one of my top favorite exercises. In this exercise, start out on the back with elbows by the side. Feet are pointed forward, about a shoulder width apart. Using arms, shoulders and feet, push ribs and directly up from the floor and hold for at least ten seconds. Elbows can be used to stabilize the body during this exercise.
Bridge core exercise part 1 with Sarah
Bridge core exercise part 2 with Sarah
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The side plank exercise is one of my favorite exercises. In this one, start out on the right side balancing on the right elbow. The elbow to hand should be perpendicular to the elbow through shoulder. The body should have the right hand resting on the floor and left arm with a hand resting on the hip. Lift the body and hold for 20 seconds, keeping the buttocks held tight. Repeat for the other side. Increase time as possible in future sessions.
The side plank exercise with Eric
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The arm and leg extension exercise is a terrific core exercise. To do this exercise, lie on the ground, face down. I would recommend using a mat so that you don’t get too dirty. Legs should be about a shoulder width apart, left arm folded under the head, and right arm extended forward with thumb up. The movement in this exercise is to further extend and lift the arm with a thumb up while lifting the opposite leg. Hold that for five seconds and then release. Next, repeat seven more times. Next, switch sides so that the left arm is extended forward with thumb up and right leg is ready to lift in the air.
Arm and leg extension exercise with Sarah
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The side reach exercise is to be done laying flat on the side. I would recommend starting by lying down on your right side. The legs are straight along with the whole body. Extend your left arm down your left side so that your hand is sitting on the edge of your thigh. The movement in this exercise is to extend up and out towards your feet with that arm while balancing with your other arm. I would recommend doing this movement for 8 reps.
Side reach exercise part 1 with Sarah
Side reach exercise part 2 with Sarah