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The most important thing to remember as a beginner exerciser is to GO SLOW and PAY ATTENTION to what you are doing. Slowing down movement when performing new exercises helps to prevent injury and actually challenges the endurance of muscle tissue. Paying attention means focusing on your form and proper execution of the movement to […]
June 20, 2011 by Sheri Lynn
When weight lifting, the first 2-3 sets are really just about blood distribution. When you’re a beginner (in your first couple years of lifting) then this is good – you’ll build muscle at this level, you’ll regenerate tissue, and you’ll recover fast enough to keep you enjoying what you’re doing. Increased blood circulation is really […]
May 13, 2011 by Sheri Lynn
Bridge on Stability Ball: (15 reps/3 sets) Start sitting on ball and walk out until your head and shoulders are the only parts supported by the ball. Keep your knees parallel and your feel only hip width a part. Holding a free weight in each hand, gently place the weights so they are resting on […]
April 17, 2011 by Sheri Lynn
Here is a series of exercises using your body weight and core strength. Perform all exercises in proper form with your shoulders down away from your ears, your spine in neutral and your core engaged. Unless otherwise noted your feet will be planted hip distance apart and parallel. Do 2-4 sets of these exercises, 8-15 […]
April 17, 2011 by Sheri Lynn
ALTERNATE NOSTRIL BREATHING Alternate Nostril Breathing is a breath exercise (pranayam) that brings balance to both the left and right sides of the brain. It also balances out our emotions. Research shows that we don’t breathe evenly through both nostrils and this helps us overcome our dominance over one side. 1) Sit comfortably with your […]
March 13, 2011 by Sheri Lynn
Squat with dumbbell shoulder press: Standing straight up with feet hip distance apart, hips level and shoulder blades back. Grasp a set of dumbbells so that your palms are facing each other (or move hands to front of your body if you do not want to use dumbbells). Hold the dumbbells close into your body […]
February 13, 2011 by Sheri Lynn
Downward Dog – next step in basic Sun Salutation Adho Mukha Svanasana 1. From plank pose exhale and bring your sit bones up toward the sky. At first keep the knees slightly bent and the heels lifted away from the floor. Lengthen your spine and lift the sitting bones toward the ceiling, and from […]
November 28, 2010 by Sheri Lynn
Samantha Ray Your holidays are filled with hustle and bustle and lots of giving. You give not just gifts but your valuable time and energy as well. Giving feels good and is healthy for your heart and spirit. Where it becomes unhealthy or unbalanced is when this time of year finds you rundown, overwhelmed and […]
July 16, 2010 by Sheri Lynn
The following set is great for both the beginner and those moving into a more intermediate level workout as the set includes options for regressing the exercises (making them less challenging) and progressing the exercises (making them more challenging). Prior to starting make sure you warm-up for 10 minutes: walking is an easy way to […]
June 14, 2010 by Sheri Lynn
Here is a great total body workout that challenges your balance, stability and core activation, while also working your legs, arms, chest and buttocks. I love this routine because it can be done at home or at the gym. This time of year I enjoy taking my stability ball and band outside to enjoy the […]
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July 17, 2011 by Sheri Lynn
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