Weight training exercises

1. Describe your experience (3 points) My experience in the weight training has been great. When I started this class I was lost. I did not know how to work out and use the equipment. Over time, I have learned how to exercise properly and now I can work out all by myself. The best part is that all the workouts I learned in class I can now do in the comfort of my home. I am very glad I took this class because I feel so much healthier and potent. I feel happier about myself and more confident…

2016). CrossFit has made a big dent in the fitness industry and this trend is growing. While the other half of people are annoyed with the Cross fitters. One example is cross fitters are constantly changing what exercise they are doing. Most of the time going back and forth to the same exercises, while taking up space in the gym. Which leads others in the gym to become annoyed with them, and has made cross fitters very infamous. There are many reasons why CrossFit has become a popular trend…

sets of 15 repetitions, the second week I completed 4 sets of 30 repetitions and the third week I completed 3 sets of 45 repetitions with a 5 kg weight. While completing the Russian twist I used a 5kg weight to make it harder. In this exercise the muscle that was used the most was the biceps, triceps and abdominals. This was because carrying the weight side to side involved strength in the arms and considering I used my abdominals to move side to side and also hold my body up while my feet were…

Today I will be comparing two poems, both related to war, they are: Weapons Training by Bruce Dawe and Beach Burial, by Kenneth Slessor. Weapons Training, focusses more on the brutal training that people being sent off to fight, have to endure. This process is both extremely, physically and mentally challenging; with trainees having to experience being constantly “bullied” by the drill officer and the arduous training exercises that prepare them for the inevitable transfer to the front line.…

to do this with safe and appropriate situational specific workouts. Weightlifting is very beneficial to the elderly because it helps improve morale, increase physical strength, and improves their quality of life by promoting a healthy lifestyle. Exercise has been shown in some studies to help with depression and to be an effective alternative to antidepressant medications. Weightlifting has also been shown to help with chronic pain, which can help improve the quality of life in the elderly…

through the OPT model. During phase 1, all exercises will involve an element of stabilization in a progressive manner ((NASM, 2013). For example, exercises can start in a standing position and progress to single leg, foam pad, balance disc, or BOSU ball. Muscular endurance and stabilization is improved upon when the weight used is at a lower intensity…

Cross Training to Prevent Injuries and Enhance performance in runners Cross training is defined as two or more sports to improve performance, especially on an individual’s main sport. According to Elizabeth Quinn “Cross training is an excessive way to condition different muscle groups, mature new sets of skills, and also reduce boredom that creeps in after months of the same exercise routines.” Therefore cross training allow you to gain the ability to differ stress built on muscles and even…

improve muscle strength and boost endurance. “Exercise and physical activity deliver oxygen and nutrients to your tissues and help your cardiovascular system work more efficiently. And when your heart and lungs work more efficiently, you have more…

This exercise utilises the Pilates reformer and can be varied by resistance (via springs), the addition of unstable surfaces or moving the individual further into range. ‘Scooter- Running Arms’ not only targets the hip abductors, where deficits are seen with activation and strength in individuals, such as Lauren with PFPS (Neal, 2016), but also mimics a functional running position. Other exercises included would focus on aspects of the hip and lumbo-pelvic…

high, I have to increase my calorie intake drastically. I will try to train at least 3 days per week to maintain a good body composition. In addition, I will try to be on a structured diet in order to get on shape. EXERCISE BARRIERS Time and travel are my two main exercise barriers. If only one can buy time, as they say Tuesdays and Thursdays are really rough due to class session that ends at 10, which gives me around 5 hours to workout and stick to my diet. It might be challenging but…