exercises - SE Members Blog post - syndication express2024-03-28T09:16:42Zhttps://syndicationexpress.ning.com/profiles/blogs/feed/tag/exercisesExercises To Avoidhttps://syndicationexpress.ning.com/profiles/blogs/exercises-to-avoid2013-08-20T00:18:26.000Z2013-08-20T00:18:26.000ZTimothy Ellerhttps://syndicationexpress.ning.com/members/TimothyEller<div><div class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="http://www.chicagogolfreport.com/"><img alt="Exercises To Avoid" height="251" src="http://www.chicagogolfreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/GOLF_FITNESS_XOUT.jpg" width="413" /></a><div class="wp-caption-text">Exercises To Avoid</div></div><h2>4 EXERCISES TO AVOID</h2><div>By David Cordle</div><div><a href="http://www.perfectfitwc.com/">http://www.perfectfitwc.com/</a></div><div><div>Nothing will derail your <a href="http://www.empowernetwork.com/timothyeller/blog/weight-loss-goals/?id=timothyeller" title="Weight Loss Goals">fitness goals</a> quite as swiftly as a painful injury.</div><div>In order to stay pain-free and limber, beware of the following 4 <strong>exercises to avoid</strong>:</div></div><div><strong>#1 Exercises To Avoid: The Slump Machine</strong></div><div class="wp-caption alignnone"><a href="http://s247.photobucket.com/"><img alt="Exercises To Avoid" height="320" src="http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg158/MDA2008/2174013807_0d17c8fc62.jpg" title="Exercises To Avoid" width="241" /></a><div class="wp-caption-text"><br />Exercises To Avoid</div></div><div>One of the most common and easiest ways to get hurt at the gym is by using improper posture when on a treadmill, stationary bicycle, Stairmaster, and pretty much any other machine.</div><div>In order to avoid injury, fight the urge to rest your forearms on the handlebars of the bicycle or let your head and shoulders slump below your hand grips on the Stairmaster. By doing this, your shoulders and back are constantly in harm’s way.</div><div><strong>#2 Exercises To Avoid:The Fighting Bends</strong></div><div class="wp-caption alignnone"><a href="http://img.webmd.com/"><img alt="Exercises To Avoid" height="335" src="http://img.webmd.com/dtmcms/live/webmd/consumer_assets/site_images/articles/health_tools/9_least_effective_exercises_slideshow/istock_photo_of_lat_pulldown_behind_head.jpg" title="Exercises To Avoid" width="493" /></a><div class="wp-caption-text">Exercises To Avoid</div></div><div><strong> </strong>Whether stretching your body for prolonged periods of time or pulling weights down time and again, another way to injure your body is by doing exercises that don’t feel good when you’re doing them.</div><div>Many <a href="http://www.empowernetwork.com/timothyeller/blog/ball-exercises-for-the-core/?id=timothyeller" title="Ball Exercises For The Core">exercises</a> that are likely to cause harm involve pulling weights down behind your head. Exercises like these and others force your body to fight its natural range of motion and are a fantastic way to allow your body to suffer harm when harm could easily be avoided.</div><div><strong>#3 Exercises To Avoid: Twist, Shout, Scream</strong></div><div>Here’s an exercise that potentially builds up a little flexibility but that offers a lot of potential for pain. Grab a broom handle or a barbell, toss it across your shoulders, and start twisting your body.</div><div>This aggressive twisting puts an enormous amount of stress on the lower back. There are plenty of safer ways to gain flexibility in your back, so avoid this technique at all costs.</div><div><strong>#4 Exercises To Avoid: The Improperly Done Dead Lift</strong></div><div class="wp-caption alignnone"><a href="http://home.utah.edu/"><img alt="Exercises To Avoid" height="357" src="http://home.utah.edu/~u0442639/flash/pump/improperdeadlift.jpg" title="Exercises To Avoid" width="300" /></a><div class="wp-caption-text">Exercises To Avoid</div></div><div>Used as the grand finale for many weight-lifting competitions, the dead lift is the last word when it comes to brute, unfettered strength. And when the inexperienced, unprofessional weight lifter tries to take on this impressive feat, the results can be disastrous.</div><div>On top of dropping incredible amounts of weight on your body, dead lifting also offers the opportunity to ruin your back by not lifting with your legs.</div><div>Now that you know what <span>exercises to avoid</span> to escape unnecessary and potentially life-altering pain, what are you waiting for? Get out there and be safe!</div><h3>Safety First Is Key And Why We Talk About Exercises To Avoid</h3><div><div>In addition to <a href="http://www.howtocopewithpain.org/blog/223/exercises-to-prevent-computer-pain/"><em>exercises to avoid</em></a>, you should keep a few rules of thumb in mind no matter what you find yourself doing in the midst of your routine.</div><div><strong>Rule of Thumb 1 With Exercises To Avoid:</strong> Technique is everything. Using poor technique with any exercise is one of the fastest ways to wind up with bad pain. In addition to helping you avoid injury, proper technique also helps you make sure you’re working out the muscles you’re trying to work out.<br /><strong>Rule of Thumb 2 With Exercises To Avoid</strong>: Burnout hurts. When your body says you can’t go any farther, it may be a good idea to listen. Some of the most common injuries at the gym are overuse injuries. So don’t be afraid to give your body a break. You can also reduce your likelihood of overuse injuries by keeping plenty of variety in your regiment.</div><div><strong>Rule of Thumb 3 With Exercises To Avoid: </strong>Get a partner or work with a trainer. It’s not easy to find someone to get in the weight room with you at 5 a.m. However, having someone alongside of you will help you avoid injury by spotting you when you get in a bad situation and helping you practice proper form throughout your routine.</div></div><div><div><strong>Sweet Paprika Chicken & Veggies Along With Exercises To Avoid Can Bring Success</strong></div><div><div><img alt="Sweet Paprika Chicken & Veggies Along With Exercises To Avoid Can Bring Success" height="185" src="http://fitproconnect.com/Content/IssueContent/5-21-2012.jpg" title="Sweet Paprika Chicken & Veggies Along With Exercises To Avoid Can Bring Success" width="280" />Here’s a new and tasty way to prepare lean chicken and nutritious veggies. Meals that are high in protein and fiber, like this, are exactly what you need to be eating in order to see amazing results.<br /><strong>Servings: 8 </strong></div><div><strong>Here’s what you need…</strong></div><ul><li>1/2 teaspoon salt</li><li>1/2 teaspoon pepper</li><li>16 oz of skinless, chicken tenders</li><li>1 teaspoon olive oil</li><li>1 red onion, chopped</li><li>4 carrots, chopped</li><li>3 heirloom tomatoes, chopped</li><li>2 green bell peppers, seeded and chopped</li><li>2 Tablespoons coconut flour</li><li>2 Tablespoons sweet paprika</li></ul><ol><li>Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.</li><li>Season the chicken tenders with salt and pepper. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet, over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook, turning occasionally until browned. Transfer to a roasting pan.</li><li>Add the vegetables to the skillet and maintain the heat on medium. Cook, stirring often, until the onion is translucent. Sprinkle in the flour and paprika and stir well. Bring to a boil and cook until the tomatoes give off their juices, about 10 minutes. Pour the veggies over the chicken and cover.</li><li>Bake for 30 minutes, uncover and bake for an additional 30 minutes.</li></ol><div><strong>Nutritional Analysis:</strong> One serving equals: 211 calories, 3 fat, 390mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate, 5.5g fiber, and 29g protein.</div><div id="recipe"><div><div><a href="http://socialmediabar.com/exercises-to-avoid">Don’t forget to grab your free e-book 21 Insider Tips To Fitness Success!by clicking here</a></div></div></div></div></div></div>Ball Exercises For The Corehttps://syndicationexpress.ning.com/profiles/blogs/ball-exercises-for-the-core2013-08-10T14:21:15.000Z2013-08-10T14:21:15.000ZTimothy Ellerhttps://syndicationexpress.ning.com/members/TimothyEller<div><h2>TOP 10 BALL EXERCISES TO TIGHTEN CORE</h2><div>With everything that you’ve got going on in your life, taking time to tighten your core with <strong><a href="http://socialmediabar.com/ballexercises">ball exercises</a></strong> is probably not a high priority.</div><div>Sure, you’d love to have <strong>tight abs</strong>, and you <a href="http://www.empowernetwork.com/timothyeller/blog/how-to-get-sexy-legs/?id=timothyeller" title="How To Get Sexy Legs">exercise</a> when you can, but your core could definitely use some more attention by doing <em>exercises</em>.</div><div>An easy way to incorporate core strengthening <span>exercises</span> into your exercise routine is to work the following 10 ball exercises into your routine.</div><div>As with other exercises, warm up before using an exercise ball. When performing specific exercises, keep your back straight, avoid locking your knees, and breathe properly.</div><div>The size of ball you use should be based on your height and weight. When sitting on a ball, your thighs should be parallel to the ground. Choose dumbbell weights based on your fitness level.</div><h3>#1: Ball Push-Up Exercises</h3><div class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img alt="Ball Push-Up Exercises" height="288" src="http://www.healthmango.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/Exercise-Ball-Push-Ups.jpg" title="Ball Push-Up Exercises" width="384" /><div class="wp-caption-text"><br />Ball Push-Up Exercises</div></div><div>A great way to work your chest, triceps, upper pectoral, and core muscles is <span>ball push-up exercises</span>. Rest your upper thighs on the ball and place your hands on the floor shoulder width apart. Lower your upper body toward the ground until your arms are bent at 90 degrees, and then lift back up. This inclined position really targets your chest.</div><div><strong>#2: Ball Sit-Up Exercises</strong></div><div class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img alt="Ball Sit-Up Exercises" height="333" src="http://c69282.r82.cf3.rackcdn.com/149511_of628-m.jpg" title="Ball Sit-Up Exercises" width="400" /><div class="wp-caption-text">Ball Sit-Up Exercises</div></div><div>Using the ball for sit-up exercises works your abdominal, core, and hip muscles. Sit on the top front of the ball and place your hands behind your head. Lie back until your back is touching the ball, and then slowly sit back up straight, lifting with your abs and not your neck.</div><div><strong>#3: Ball Arm-Leg Extension Exercises</strong></div><div class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="http://www.richmondchiro.com/"><img alt="Ball Arm-Leg Extension Exercises" height="370" src="http://www.richmondchiro.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/20121115-221701.jpg" title="Ball Arm-Leg Extension Exercises" width="431" /></a><div class="wp-caption-text"><br />Ball Arm-Leg Extension Exercises</div></div><div>Alternating arm-leg extension exercises using the ball targets just about all major muscle groups—especially the buttocks, hamstrings, and upper and lower back muscles. Get on all fours with the exercise ball placed under your abdomen. Simultaneously lift and straighten your left leg and right arm. Extend them away from the body’s center while keeping your hips stable and balancing on the ball. Finally, bring your leg and arm back toward the ball. Perform eight extensions before switching sides.</div><div><strong>#4: One-Legged Ball Squat Exercises</strong></div><div class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="http://mbssa.webs.com/"><img alt="One-Legged Ball Squat Exercises" height="322" src="http://mbssa.webs.com/photos/One%20Leg%20Stability%20Squat.jpg" title="One-Legged Ball Squat Exercises" width="542" /></a><div class="wp-caption-text"><br />One-Legged Ball Squat Exercises</div></div><div>To work your quadriceps and buttocks, <strong>ball squats</strong> exercises are a great option. Stand up straight and place your right ankle on top of the ball behind you so your weight is on your left leg. Slowly lower your body until your left leg is bent at the knee at 90 degrees and your right leg extends behind you. Rise back up and lower again. Alternate sides after 10 squats.</div><div><strong>#5: Ball Jackknife Exercises</strong></div><div class="wp-caption alignnone"><a href="http://www.jivafit.com/"><img alt="Ball Jackknife Exercises" height="236" src="http://www.jivafit.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/jack_knife.jpg" title="Ball Jackknife Exercises" width="215" /></a><div class="wp-caption-text"><br />Ball Jackknife Exercises</div></div><div>Here’s another exercise that targets your abdominal and hip muscles. Place your hands on the floor shoulder-width apart, arms extended, ankles on the ball, and legs extended. Put your weight on your arms and roll the ball in toward your arms by bending your knees and waist. Extend your legs back out straight. Repeat.</div><div><strong>#6: Ball Table Top Exercises</strong></div><div class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="http://a4.ec-images.myspacecdn.com/"><img alt="Ball Table Top Exercises" height="359" src="http://a4.ec-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/130/135db80946bf4c0f874fb2e415868147/l.jpg" title="Ball Table Top Exercises" width="480" /></a><div class="wp-caption-text"><br />Ball Table Top Exercises</div></div><div>This exercise is quite simple to do, and it works many muscle groups, including your abdominals, shoulders, chest, and back. Sit on your knees and lean over onto the exercise ball, placing your forearms on the ball. Keep your back straight and bend your elbows at 90 degrees. Roll the ball forward and raise off your knees onto your toes. Extend your legs straight. Then return to your knees.</div><div><strong>#7: Ball Triceps Extension Exercises</strong></div><div class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="http://www.ball-exercises.com/"><img alt="Ball Triceps Extension Exercises" height="150" src="http://www.ball-exercises.com/exercises/arms/images/ball-triceps-extension.gif" title="Ball Triceps Extension Exercises" width="150" /></a><div class="wp-caption-text"><br />Ball Triceps Extension Exercises</div></div><div>Also called the triceps blaster, the triceps extension exercises obviously works your triceps. Rest your forearms on the ball with your legs extended straight and toes on the floor. Keep your back straight and roll the ball toward your hands so you can lift yourself up and straighten your arms. Then slowly lower back down to your forearms.</div><div><strong>#8: Lying Ball Squeeze Exercises</strong></div><div class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="http://media1.webgarden.com/"><img alt="Lying Ball Squeeze Exercises" height="326" src="http://media1.webgarden.com/images/media1:498091793aeb6.jpg/Lying%20Ball%20Squeeze.jpg" title="Lying Ball Squeeze Exercises" width="198" /></a><div class="wp-caption-text"><br />Lying Ball Squeeze Exercises</div></div><div>Targeting your inner thighs, back, and buttocks, the <em>ball squeeze exercises</em> is performed by lying on your back and holding the ball between your lower legs. Squeeze the ball while lifting your buttocks off the floor and squeezing your thighs together. Lower your back down to the floor and repeat.</div><div><strong>#9: Ball Leg Curl Exercises</strong></div><div class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img alt="Ball Leg Curl Exercises" height="900" src="http://www.bodybuilding.com/exercises/exerciseImages/sequences/861/Female/l/861_1.jpg" title="Ball Leg Curl Exercises" width="600" /><div class="wp-caption-text"><br />Ball Leg Curl Exercises</div></div><div>To work your hamstring muscles, lie on your back and rest the back of your calves and thighs on the ball. Squeeze the ball by pushing your feet toward your buttocks. Release and repeat.</div><div><strong>#10: Ball Shoulder Flies Exercises</strong></div><div class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="http://www.jefit.com/"><img alt="Ball Shoulder Flies Exercises" height="360" src="http://www.jefit.com/images/exercises/800_600/2620.jpg" title="Ball Shoulder Flies Exercises" width="480" /></a><div class="wp-caption-text"><br />Ball Shoulder Flies Exercises</div></div><div>To work your shoulders, lay at an angle with your belly resting on the ball. Keep your back straight and your legs extended behind you. Hold a dumbbell in each hand and start with your arms at your sides. Raise your arms out to the sides until the dumbbells reach shoulder-level. Slowly release back to your sides and repeat.</div><div><strong>Swap Your Office Chair Exercises</strong></div><div class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="http://www.buzzle.com/"><img alt="Swap Your Office Chair Exercises" height="350" src="http://www.buzzle.com/img/articleImages/307430-54314-12.jpg" title="Swap Your Office Chair Exercises" width="350" /></a><div class="wp-caption-text"><br />Swap Your Office Chair Exercises</div></div><div>If your job calls for sitting at a desk all day, then swap out your chair for an exercise ball.</div><div>When sitting on an exercise ball, your body will constantly make small adjustments, often imperceptible, to remain balanced. These small movements, over the course of a day, result in the strengthening and tightening of your core.</div><div>Not only will strengthening your body’s core muscle group help improve your posture, improve your balance and guard against back injuries, it also creates a slimmer midsection.</div><div><strong>Skinny Orange Creamsicles After Exercises</strong></div><div class="wp-caption alignnone"><img alt="Skinny Orange Creamsicles After Exercises" height="235" src="http://fitproconnect.com/Content/IssueContent/8-5-2012.jpg" title="Skinny Orange Creamsicles After Exercises" width="250" /><div class="wp-caption-text">Skinny Orange Creamsicles After Exercises</div></div><div>Enjoy this summer treat guilt-free. Store bought Popsicles contain artificial colors, flavors and sweeteners that spike your blood sugar and lead to weight gain. This recipe, on the other hand, is made with organic, Greek yogurt, and fresh fruit. <strong>Servings: 6</strong></div><div><strong>Here’s what you need…</strong></div><ul><li>2 cups organic, vanilla Greek yogurt</li><li>1 orange, peeled and seeded</li><li>1 cup pineapple chunks</li><li>1 teaspoon agave nectar</li></ul><ol><li>Fill the bottom 1/3 of each Popsicle mold with yogurt. Freeze for 15 minutes.</li><li>In a high-speed blender, combine the orange, pineapple and agave nectar. Blend on high speed for a full minute.</li><li>Fill the remaining space in each mold with the orange mixture. Freeze until solid.</li></ol><div><strong>Nutritional Analysis:</strong> One serving equals: 76 calories, 0 fat, 10mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate, 1g fiber, and 3g protein.</div></div>