The elliptical creates a fluid natural motion for your cardio workout. The elliptical is ideal for users with limited range of motion, or for individuals that find the treadmill too difficult. The adjustable height provides multiple workout options to increase intensity.
The elliptical cross trainer moves beyond the limitations of traditional elliptical trainers and unleashes a powerful new exercise modality precisely matching your body’s natural movement. The elliptical cross trainer provides a truly unique workout experience. Responsive incline adjustment makes workouts challenging and effective.
Treadmill running is a cardiovascular exercise. Running on the treadmill is an alternative to outdoor running for people in cold weather climates. The treadmill can be used to increase stride length and stride frequency. Increasing your stride length and/or frequency will increase your running speed. Running on the treadmill burns calories.
The Tennis Forehand Swing is a great exercise for developing core strength.
The Golf Swing W/*TQGC Golf Club Handle is great full body core strengthening exercise.
The Hockey Swing with FSSB Straight Bar is a great full body and core exercise.
The depth jump and lateral sprint is a good plyometric exercise to build explosive power and sprinting speed. This is a very advanced exercise and should not be attempted unless you have a solid conditioning base. The depth jump and lateral sprint simulates the demands of many sports, such as basketball and soccer, and allows the athlete to focus on mechanics to improve their performance on game day.
The depth jump with 180 degree spin improves both explosive power and proprioception. Plyometric exercises are advanced exercises that require a high level of fitness before you attempt them. The depth jump uses the stretch reflex to improve the explosive power in your legs. The 180 degree spin improves your awareness and balance. This is important for many sports, especially basketball and volleyball.
The diagonal wood chop is a great core exercise. Not only does it strengthen your body, it also develops and strengthens basic motor patterns. It can be performed without equipment or it can be done with a dumbbell or cables. The diagonal wood chop is good for golfers and baseball players.
Forward and backward jumping on a trampoline develops power in the legs and hips. The trampoline requires additional stabilization at the ankles, knees and hips. The added instability challenges your body to remain balanced as you jump forward and backward. If the exercise is performed for several minutes it can be a great conditioning exercise. This exercise is can be included as part of a circuit training program.
Burpees provide a full-body, bodyweight workout. Burpees can be performed almost anywhere and make a great conditioning exercise. Actually, burpees alone make a great workout. Perform burpees with other exercises to burn more fat and improve your endurance.
The Jump Rope Bounce is the most basic way to jump rope. It is also the foundation for all other jump rope exercises. Jumping rope is a great full body warm up and is also a great conditioning exercise. Jumping rope also improves coordination and agility.
Jumping jacks are a great general warm-up exercise. Jumping jacks involve the entire body and can provide an excellent conditioning workout for anyone with limited equipment. It’s common to perform jumping jacks as part of a boot camp style workout or during circuit training.
Running is a very basic exercise that many people find enjoyable. It is a good way to improve your cardio vascular endurance and burn fat. When running be aware of your posture be aware of where you are stepping. You should alternate between steady state running and intervals. Before you start running you need a good pair of running shoes.
Stair “bleacher” runs develops power, speed, and full-body conditioning. This is a great conditioning exercise for burning fat, strengthening the glutes, and building powerful calves. Bleacher runs are great for track and field, football, and soccer. Be prepared for a butt kicking workout.
The vertical jump performed without a counter movement develops starting strength and power in the hips, legs, and torso. This is an excellent conditioning exercise. The vertical jump requires no equipment and can be performed anywhere. Stay in shape with bodyweight exercises.
The bear crawl provides both strength and conditioning benefits. The bear crawl strengthens the upper and lower-body. The bear crawl can be performed for distance to build anaerobic endurance. Agility, coordination, and speed are improved with the bear crawl.
Lunge touchdown and thrust alternating legs is a great full-body conditioning exercise. This exercise can be used to strengthen the hips, shoulders, torso and arms. The lunge touchdown integrates upper and lower body movement which transfers well to sport and life. This exercise can be performed slowly for emphasis on muscular development or faster to develop the neuromuscular system.
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