This weeks topic jumps into the subject of body weight exercises. I will be listing out seven exercises that I do religiously, exercises that will get you the results that will put you closer to that fountain of youth. Yes I said fountain of youth, please read on. Body weight movements can be done virtually anywhere at really anytime, and never forget what I have stated in the past, that a small amount of time adds up to a full session. Most of these exercises can be done in for the most part less than 1 minute intervals, and that one minute is 100% better than nothing, make sense doesn’t it? In addition it is all about form, posture and pace, remember motion is lotion. Isometric exercises, holding your body in a static state, can also be very beneficial The order that these movements appear in the following list are just random, I do them all and love everyone, ok so here you go
- Pull ups-one of the toughest exercises, however so love them, it’s worth the effort, start slow, maybe with a band over the bar and possibly get kneeling assistance, and gradually work your way up
- Push up- everyone know a push-up right, do you do them slowly and controlled, elbows in close to your body and do you do a full rep, not some half ass effort? Well if you don’t then think about this, efficiency is the key to working out, why waste time and energy
- Plank-now if you don’t know the plank, go and make her acquaintance, 1 minute sets, but hold your butt really tight,
- Squat- another classic that people avoid, again think efficiency, you only have so much time, right
- Lunges- technique, the deeper the better, full body and if you get bored add weights to you workout and incorporate curls and or shoulder presses
- BOSU ball balance and BOSU push up, these take time to work up too, again technique, technique
- Finally I like to call these finishers-spit jumps with dumbbells, (I use 30lbs and they work perfect for me.)
Those exercises are the best of the best, and it you can run through this twice in a session well cool for you. As I always say I really appreciate you reading this. If you have any questions, thoughts or issues that you would like me to comment on please just drop me an email at Tom@grtfitness Thanks again, I really appreciate your time reading and watching our videos, Trainer T Peace.
“The secret of achievement is to hold a picture of a successful outcome in mind.” Henry David Thoreau
Thomas Matt has battled the fitness and weight issues most of his life, a serious illness in 2008 finally gave Thomas his “kick in the butt” to do something about it. Living a healthy life became his passion.
Staying on a whole food diet and daily exercise program gave Thomas the ability to compete as an amateur body-builder as a rookie at nearly 51 years old in April of 2010. He placed 3rd in the “Grand- Masters” division, fulfilling a desire to show all Baby-Boomers it really is never too late to do anything.
He is an expert in the exercise field as a certified personal trainer and lives his life through a positive way of thinking and positive affirmations. He loves a challenge, going back to college at 40 and nine years later completed both a Bachelors and Masters Degree at Michigan State University.
His company GRT Fitness and Wellness (www.grtfitness.com), publishes a weekly blog on all topics health and fitness related, and can be reached by email at- tom@grtfitness.com and welcomes all questions related to all topics.
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