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As a Former Cardio Queen and over zealous group exercise class participant, I feel it necessary to retire my crown and share my research of what DOES and what does NOT work without muscle recovery and too much stress on the body. My 200 pound body took one for the team did the work AND rest to learn about […]
July 17, 2011 by Sheri Lynn
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 […]
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 […]
March 13, 2011 by Sheri Lynn
Lie flat on your back with your knees bent and the feet on the floor at hip width and relax. Inhale through your nose while expanding the abdomen, and then the ribs, and finally the chest. Pause and hold your breath for a couple of seconds. Exhale through your nose while releasing chest and shoulder […]
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 […]
September 10, 2010 by Sheri Lynn
The following set is one of my favorites. No matter how many times I revisit these exercises, I always feel them the next day! Make sure you warm up for 10 minutes before starting. You will need little or no equipment for these, so doing them at home is easy! Remember to always keep proper […]
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 […]
May 16, 2010 by Sheri Lynn
Here are five exercises designed to target your arms, legs and core using minimal equipment. Remember to train with your spine in neutral alignment and work within your limits. Give yourself a good warm-up before you get started and spend some time stretching when you are finished. Drink lots of water and have fun! Stability […]
April 12, 2010 by Sheri Lynn
Beginning Kettlebell The kettlebell workout is fun because of the multidimensional resistance, momentum and dynamic exercises. Due to the handle design, exercises can have a large range of motion and create three-dimensional movement. The movements feel good because they imitate real –life patterns that are natural to the human body. Enjoy! Backward Lunge with Rotation […]
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