Category: Exercise Routines

Three Upper Body Exercises To Strengthen And Tone

Three Upper Body Exercises To Strengthen And Tone

Need a quick workout to strengthen and tone your back and arms?  I’ve got you covered.

In the video below I demonstrate three upper body exercises you can perform almost anywhere.  All you need is a set of free weights.  If you don’t have any weights just yet, you can start by performing the exercises without weights or use a pair of sixteen ounce unopened water bottles.

Free weights can be ordered from companies like Amazon and Power Systems or you can find them them at your local sporting goods stores.

If you like to be frugal and/or don’t like seeing usable stuff go into landfill, online community bulletin boards like Nextdoor and Freecycle are great places to find free fitness equipment.​​​​​​​

Enjoy the video and have a fun and fit week!

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Jennifer Ledford

Upper Body Exercise TO STRENGTHEN AND TONE

Elbow Plank: Ab Exercise To Help You Tighten Your Core

Elbow Plank - Ab Exercise To Help You Tighten Your Core by Jennifer Ledford

Planks are a popular exercise in the personal training world.  They are simple to learn, very effective, and you can do them almost anywhere.

Because the plank strengthens all of your core, not just your abdominals, it teaches your body’s muscles to work together which helps you move more efficiently when performing other activities such as walking, hiking, swimming, biking, etc.  It also helps with strengthening and improving posture which can assist in preventing back pain.

In today’s video I demonstrate how to perform an elbow plank with a knee tap.  This exercise is a little more challenging than your traditional plank.  However, it’s not so over the top that it’s impossible to perform. Take a moment to watch the video and if it’s right for you add it to your routine two to three times per week.  I know you’ll be happy with the results!

Here’s to having strong muscles that allow you to do the things you love!

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Jennifer Ledford

ELBOW PLANK: Ab Exercise To Help You Tighten Your Core
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Three Different Bridges To Strengthen Your Core

Three Bridges To Strengthen Your Core

One of the most popular exercises to help build a strong core is the “Bridge.”  It’s shared by trainers and physical therapists often because most people can safely perform bridges and the exercise doesn’t require any equipment.  That’s a winning combination when it comes to weaving exercise into your daily life.

Today’s video features three different bridge exercises.  If you’ve been doing bridges for a while and they are getting easy for you, this “series” can help you take your core routine to the next level.  If you’re just getting started you can begin with the first exercise in the series and then work your way up to the more advanced bridges in the video.

Here’s to a strong core and being able to do the things you love to do!

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Jennifer Ledford