Strength

Jun 7, 2020

Look good and feel great! Did you know that:

The American Heart Association recommends a well-rounded strength training program at least twice per week.
Benefits include:

  • Increased strength of bones, muscles and connective tissues (tendons and ligaments);
  • Lower risk of injury;
  • Increased muscle mass, which makes it easier for your body to burn calories and thus maintain a healthy weight;
  • Better quality of life.

Strength Training Variables.  Come for Training to develop your plan:

  1. Sets
  2. Equipment Choice
  3. Weight (Resistance)
  4. Repetitions
  5. Planes of Motion
  6. Medical Considerations
  7. Working Major Muscles

Exercise Sample

CORE BODY – STRENGTH TRAINING          
EXERCISES SETS REPS Time
Plank 2   30 Sec
Bird Dog 2 12  
Bridge March 2 12  
           
UPPER BODY – STRENGTH TRAINING          
EXERCISES SETS REPS WEIGHT
Elastic Band Triceps Push Backs 2 12  
Bicep Dumbbell Hammer Curl 2 12 10
Single Arm Dumbbell Row 2 12 12.5
           
LOWER BODY – STRENGTH TRAINING          
EXERCISES SETS REPS WEIGHT
Bench Body Weight Squats 2 2  
Tube Walking 2 12  
Bosu or Bench Step Ups 2 12  
Lori Barker