Saturday, November 20, 2010

At-Home (No Equipment) Workout

Warm-up
For a general cardiovascular cool-down, perform 5-10 minutes of a low-to-moderate intensity aerobic exercise such as walking, riding a stationary cycle or using an elliptical trainer.

Cobra
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Hold position for 20-30 seconds, return to a comfortable resting position; rest 30 seconds, repeat stretch 1-2 more times.
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Cat-Camel

Move slowly through the range-of-motion for 6-10 repetitions; rest 30 seconds, repeat stretch 1-2 more times.
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Supine Pelvic Tilts

Perform 6-12 repetitions, rest for 45-60 seconds; repeat 1-2 more times for a total of 2-3 sets
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Work-out
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Glute Bridge


Perform 12-15 repetitions; push hips up on 2-count/hold at the top for a 2 count/lower on a 4-count, rest for 30-45 seconds; repeat 1-2 more times for a total of 2-3 sets.
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Contralateral Limb Raises


Perform 12-20 repetitions, rest for 45-60 seconds; repeat 1-2 more times for a total of 2-3 sets
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Side Lying Hip Abduction


Perform 12-20 repetitions with each leg, rest for 45-60 seconds; repeat 1-2 more times for a total of 2-3 sets
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Side Lying Hip Adduction


Perform 12-20 repetitions with each leg, rest for 45-60 seconds; repeat 1-2 more times for a total of 2-3 sets
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Side Plank with Straight Leg


Hold position for 5-20 seconds, alternate sides; repeat 1-2 more times for a total of 2-3 sets
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Push-up


Perform 12-20 repetitions, rest for 45-60 seconds; repeat 1-2 more times for a total of 2-3 sets
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Forward Lunge with Arm Drivers


Perform 12-20 repetitions, rest for 45-60 seconds; repeat 1-2 more times for a total of 2-3 sets
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Side Lunge


Perform 12-20 repetitions, rest for 45-60 seconds; repeat 1-2 more times for a total of 2-3 sets
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Supine Reverse Crunches


Perform 6-12 repetitions, rest for 45-60 seconds; repeat 1-2 more times for a total of 2-3 sets. To increase the intensity of the exercise hold a small weight or medicine ball between the feet
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Bent-Knee Sit-up / Crunches


Perform 6-12 repetitions, rest for 45-60 seconds; repeat 1-2 more times for a total of 2-3 sets. To increase the intensity of the exercise extend the body’s lever arm by extending both arms straight over the head.
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Cool-down
For a general cardiovascular cool-down, perform 5-10 minutes of a low-to-moderate intensity aerobic exercise such as walking, riding a stationary cycle or using an elliptical trainer.

Cobra

Hold position for 20-30 seconds, return to a comfortable resting position; rest 30 seconds, repeat stretch 1-2 more times.

Downward-facing Dog

Hold position for 20-30 seconds, return to a comfortable resting position; rest 30 seconds, repeat stretch 1-2 more times.
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