Archive for August 2021
Three Lower Body Exercise Standards
While not an exhaustive list by any means, the following three lower body exercises are solid standards to include in almost all exercise programs. And, due to the fact that all three are performed standing, there is significant inclusion of the nose to toes core as well as the lower body musculature. These exercises should…
Read MoreKeep Your Head Up!
One of the most common technical cues that we as trainers convey to our clients is for them to “keep their head up,” to ensure that the cervical spine is in neutral during the vast majority of exercises, skills and drills we perform. A good analogy is to consider the head/neck/shoulders as the “roof” on…
Read MoreMountain Life Fitness proudly presents Our “Mountain Row” Small Group Training Program
Under the expert instruction of Dani, one of our amazing certified personal trainers/coaches, this small group training (SGT) program is a smart workout performed on the water rower—negligible impact and form-centric to reduce the risk of injury while performing high-intensity interval training (HIIT), alternating bursts of extreme activity with recovery intervals which concentrate on increasing…
Read MoreWorkout for the Road
While travel logistics are still a bit challenging, the remainder of summer is an ideal time for travel. Seeing the sights, visiting family/friends, and enjoying some well-deserved time off to de-stress, reconnect with loved ones and experience the beauty of the earth is a wonderful way to spend a few days or weeks during the…
Read MoreWood Chop with the RIP Trainer
The low-to-high wood chop performed with the RIP Trainer is an excellent total body, compound exercise. Every inch of your nose to toes core is addressed and it is an amazing addition to training for any sport which requires a bat, stick, club or racquet. Perform 1-3 sets of 8-12 repetitions of this exercise, two…
Read MoreThree Great Ankle Cuff Resistive Tubing Exercises
Ankle cuff tubing is designed with a velcro cuff for each ankle and resistive tubing between the two ankle cuffs. It provides light to heavy resistance, depending upon the gauge thickness and the length of the tubing fantastic for strengthening the lower body—a great addition to your fitness toolbox. Therefore, add the following three great…
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