May 13th, 2023 1:19 PM Mr. Q Categories: Body Weight
The crunch is a bodyweight exercise that targets the rectus abdominis muscle group. It involves lying on your back, bending your knees, and lifting your shoulders off the ground to contract your abs. Stretch: Supine piriformis Quadriceps Knee to Chest Warm-up: 5-10 minutes of light cardio such as jogging in […] Read more »
May 13th, 2023 1:17 PM Mr. Q Categories: Body Weight
The plank is a static core exercise that involves holding your body in a straight line from head to heels in a push-up position. Stretch to do prior to exercise: Warm-up to do prior to exercise: How to select the proper weight: This exercise does not require any weights. Proper […] Read more »
May 12th, 2023 9:23 AM Mr. Q Categories: Warm up
The “robot” is a dance move that originated in the 1960s and became popular in the 1980s during the rise of breakdancing and hip hop culture. It involves a series of stiff, robotic movements that imitate the motions of a robot. Here are the steps for doing the robot: To […] Read more »
May 12th, 2023 9:20 AM Mr. Q Categories: Warm up
The Butt Kick Shuffle is a cardio exercise that combines butt kicks with a shuffle step. It is a high-intensity exercise that engages the lower body muscles and improves agility. Proper Form: How to Reduce Difficulty: To make the exercise easier, you can slow down the pace and focus on […] Read more »
May 12th, 2023 9:17 AM Mr. Q Categories: Warm up
The alternating knee strike is a cardio and lower body exercise that involves striking forward with the knee of one leg while hopping on the other foot. Proper form: How to reduce the difficulty: To reduce the difficulty of this exercise, you can perform the knee strikes at a slower […] Read more »
May 12th, 2023 9:15 AM Mr. Q Categories: Warm up
Seal Jacks are a full-body cardio exercise that engages the arms, chest, legs, and core muscles. They are similar to jumping jacks, but with the addition of clapping the hands behind the back. Proper Form: How to Reduce the Difficulty: To make Seal Jacks easier, you can modify the movement […] Read more »
May 12th, 2023 9:11 AM Mr. Q Categories: Warm up
Fighter’s skip is a cardio and leg exercise that can help improve coordination, agility, and cardiovascular endurance. It involves a jumping motion that mimics the movement of a boxer jumping rope. Here are the steps to perform the Fighter’s skip: To reduce the difficulty of this exercise, you can slow […] Read more »
May 12th, 2023 9:07 AM Mr. Q Categories: Warm up
Jump Twist is a plyometric exercise that targets the core, legs, and cardiovascular system. This exercise involves a jumping motion with a twist at the top of the jump, which works the oblique muscles of the core. Proper form: How to reduce the difficulty: To reduce the difficulty, you can […] Read more »
May 12th, 2023 9:05 AM Mr. Q Categories: Warm up
Kettlebell swing stretch is a dynamic exercise that combines a hip hinge movement with a kettlebell swing, which helps to loosen up the muscles in the hips, glutes, and hamstrings. Proper form: How to reduce the difficulty: How to increase difficulty: Reps: Beginner: 2-3 sets of 10-12 reps. Intermediate: 3-4 […] Read more »
May 12th, 2023 9:02 AM Mr. Q Categories: Warm up
Crossing jacks are a cardiovascular exercise that combines jumping jacks with a cross-body arm movement. Proper form: How to reduce the difficulty: How to increase the difficulty: Reps: Estimated time for exercise: 1-2 minutes. Read more »