Category: Easy Exercise

Add Variety To Your Leg Routine With This Squat Exercise

Add Variety To Your Leg Routine With This Squat Exercise by Jennifer Ledford

If you exercise regularly, it’s easy to get into the routine of doing the same set of exercises every time.  I’ll be the first one to tell you that doing the same exercises every time you workout will always be better than doing nothing at all. However, there is something to be said for adding a bit of variety to your workout routine.

Adding new activities to your routine can challenge your muscles, your nervous system, and your brain.  One of the easiest ways to challenge yourself physically and mentally is to move the body in multiple directions during a workout.

Adding Variety To Your Squats

In today’s video I demonstrate how to move “side to side” while performing squats.  I’ve added some upper body work as well.  It’s a simple exercise that helps tone and strengthen the legs, glutes, back, and abs.  That’s a lot of return for a small investment of your time!

Enjoy the video and have a great week!

Shared with Love,
Jennifer Ledford

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A short workout you can do at home or on the go

A Short Workout You Can Do At Home or On The Go by Certified Personal Trainer Jennifer Ledford

It’s been almost four months since I broke my foot and I’m happy to announce that the break is healed and I’m now transitioning back into strength training.  This means that I’m ready to start filming exercise videos for you again.  Whoo-hoo!

In today’s video I share a mini workout you can do in under ten minutes.  It features three exercises that work your lower and upper body all at the same time.  You can perform the exercises pretty much anywhere so there’s no need to go to the gym or make it formal.

Whether you’re someone that needs a short workout when you’re pressed for time, not yet ready to commit a whole lot of time to exercise, or not that crazy about working out but you know you can handle ten minutes, this video is perfect for you.

As always, if you have any questions for me, please leave a comment below or over on my Facebook page. I love to hear from you!

Have a great week!

Shared with love,
Jennifer Ledford

Trainer tips for protecting your wrists

Trainer Tips - Take pressure off your wrists

Body weight exercises (like push ups or plank) are a great way to strengthen and tone your body without needing a gym or a whole lot of equipment. However, discomfort in the wrists while performing these exercises can cause you to want to avoid them. While I do not recommend you continue any exercise that causes sharp pain, sometimes a minor adjustment or prop is all it takes to turn an uncomfortable exercise into one you can manage.

Three different ways to take pressure off your wrists

In today’s video I share three different ways to take pressure off your wrists while performing body weight exercises. I recommend you watch the video even if you haven’t experienced discomfort in the wrists while performing your body weight exercises. The tips I share are useful for all exercisers. The more comfortable it is for you to strength train, the more likely you are to stick to it. 🙂

Here’s to a happy, healthy, and fit week!

With Love,
Jennifer

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