Tag: lower body exercises

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

Add Variety To Your Lower Body Routine With Side Lunges

How To Perform Side Lunges - Jennifer Ledford

We’ve heard it said that “variety is the spice of life.”  When it comes to strength training, a variety of different exercises helps you to build overall body strength, avoid boredom, maintain agility, and prevent injury.  A well rounded strength routine usually includes some exercises that require you to move laterally.

If you haven’t been doing much lateral movement, please do not worry!  I’ve got you covered.

How To Perform Side Lunges

In today’s short video I demonstrate how to perform side lunges.  These can be performed anywhere and do not require any equipment.  No gym membership is required.  🙂

Use these exercises to help you stay strong and toned this summer and add some variety to your routine.  If you think a friend would appreciate the video please feel free to pass it along.  The more people focusing on health and fitness the better!

Here’s to a fit and healthy week!

With Love,
Jennifer

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How to perform split squats and why you want to do them

Jennifer Ledford - How To Perform Split Squats - Functional Fitness - Lower Body Exercises

From time to time I’ll have a new client ask me about the benefits of performing squats. I’m always glad that they ask because I personally believe it’s much easier to stick to an exercise when you understand the benefit and the purpose behind it.

In reality, most of the population perform squats all day long. Sitting in a chair, getting into a car, gardening, using the restroom, and playing with small children are all good examples of everyday activities that include squatting.

One of the most valuable things a personal trainer can do for a client is to help them achieve their personal goals regarding health and fitness. This usually includes helping the client build and/or maintain the strength to be able to perform their everyday tasks and the recreational activities that they enjoy. This type of training is often referred to as “functional fitness.”

Whether your desire is to look more toned, get involved in sports, maintain a leisure activity you enjoy, travel well into your golden years, live independently for as long as possible, or any other physical fitness goal you may have, functional strength training can help in a big way.

In today’s video I demonstrate how to perform one of my favorite functional strength training exercises, the split squat. I teach this exercise to clients of all different ages and levels of fitness.

Why You Want To Do Split Squats

Split Squats are an important exercise when it comes to functional fitness because it’s one of the best ways to get up off the floor. They are also a great way to keep the lower body strong and looking toned. A little vanity now and then can be a great motivator to help us take care of ourselves. 🙂

Take a moment to watch the video and I recommend saving this email in a folder for easy reference the next time you want to watch it.

Have a great week!

Shared with love,
Jennifer