Apisri Sukpo asked:


t, every fitness and workout center provide exercising bikes, which has wide range of designs. Exercise Bicycles are special-purpose exercise machines that look like a bicycle but are used for exercising and not transportation, so exercise bike should not be taken out on rocks or mountains. The most popular exercise bike designs that are used by people include stationary bikes, cardio bikes, recumbent bikes and spinner bikes. Different exercise bikes have various methods of resistance like magnetic, air or flywheel. Some people change their ordinary bicycle into stationary exercise bicycle by placing it on rollers or on a trainer.

Different exercise bikes

Stationary exercise bikes help in slimming down by burning extra fats during exercises. There are three styles of stationary exercise bikes that include upright, semi-recumbent, and recumbent which are available on different prices. The user can sit comfortably on these bikes while reading, watching TV or having a conversation.

The recumbent bike is designed in ergonomic way, which increases the pedaling efficiency as well as comfort for extended riding. In recumbent bikes the user can sit in a chair-shaped seat and do pedaling on the pedals out in front. These bikes help in increasing stamina and also strengthen the muscles in legs, arms and improve the overall functions of heart. The people suffering from lower back pain and joint pain can do workout on this bike easily.

As the name suggest, Cardio bikes work on the cardiovascular system of the body. One can do both hard and easy training on Cardio Bikes just with the flick of a wrist. Cardio bikes strengthen the muscles of legs; improve the core stability and increase blood flow.

Features of exercise bikes

Exercise bikes are safe as there are minimal chances of falling from it. This bike produces no stress on body parts like knees and ankles so it is really beneficial for people suffering from arthritis. If the stress is less, then the probability of sustaining an injury during workout is less.

There are Exercise bikes that are programmed according to various biking routines so now you don’t have to keep pressing the buttons to change different training level, as it will automatically switch over to the next level. Even some exercise bikes can be plugged into televisions and one can pedal while watching visual courses.

Before Buying a Bike

Before buying an exercise bike one should look out for the options depending on the needs like budget, room space and type of bike. One can check out different exercise bikes offered at discount rates on various websites. There are options of old bikes in good condition, which can be appropriate for moderate user. One should also take some suggestions from the gym trainer and friends who are already using a bike to get a good one for you.

With the inception of spinner bike people have become more curious to use the exercise bikes as it not only burns calorie but also gives you an easy option of doing intense workout.



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RKCHungary asked:

hand 2 hand Kettlebell drill

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Michael Davis asked:


all live in a very fast paced society Technology is continuing to make the world smaller and smaller. Gone are the days of having to search to find a pay phone to call a friend or sending letters to people. With cellular technology and email and more recently "texting" everyone you need to talk to is just a few clicks of a button away.

There is also a greater stress being put on education and sports for kids. This means that any families with kids that are involved in multiple sports teams or musical groups, dance training, etc. With all of these activities going on there is less and less time available.

Many people are looking for ways to save time each and every day. Whether it be in their commute to and from work, or in how long they spend cooking meals each day there is a true premium on time nowadays. This holds true for having time available for exercise. For many people they just do not have the time in a day to exercise or if they do its 30 minutes or less and they believe that is not enough time to get in a good workout so they skip it.

This is a problem as the percentage of people overweight and out of shape continues to grow. There is hope though. Newer methods of exercising have begun to spring up from fitness experts and trainers to keep up with the times. There are more and more techniques that allow you to target your exercises to specific goals like toning, six pack abs, weight loss, etc that are now available.

Here’s a summary of one such method:

Similar to what many people suggest with switching from 3 meals a day to 5-6 smaller ones, this method is for you to not work out 30-90 minutes several times a week, but instead to exercise for a few minutes a few times each day. This is a very different than what most people would tell you would work. The great thing about these exercises is you can do them at the office too. You will need to find an area though to do them if you don’t have a lot of space in your workspace.

Try to do your exercises for 2-3 minutes every hour or two. It will work better if you do it every hour for about 8-10 hours. These exercises do not require that you have access to weights or gym equipment. All of these types of exercise rely on just your body and body weight.

Here are a couple of exercises:

Pushups Sit-ups (crunches work best) Lunges Bicycles (lying on your back with your legs raised and pretending to ride a bike) Walking/Jogging up and down a staircase if you can

These are just examples of easy exercises you can do. There are many more and you might even invent some yourself. The goal here is to work different parts of your body throughout the day for a few minutes at a time to get your metabolism going and stimulate your body to burn fat and build muscle.

To really see if you are getting results you should stick with this method for several weeks and focus solely on this and not any other exercise programs. If you continue to go to the gym a few times a week you may not be able to gauge how successful this is.

After a few weeks feel free to go to a more traditional routine. What works very well is every month or so if you switch back to this method. This also helps to keep things fresh and prevent your workouts from getting stale.



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mstehle1 asked:

Doing kettlebell swings, high pulls and snatches using Tabata intervals for 6 minutes.

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Karin Manning asked:


Athletes are often stumped at how to start to improve their vertical leap. To get you started this article will reveal how to improve vertical leap fast with a range of easy exercises.

A range of athletes benefit from an increase in vertical leap. These include basketballers, footballers, high jumpers and long jumpers, just to name a few.

Before you start any workout it is critical that you warm up your body sufficiently to avoid any injury. The best way to do this is to perform a number of stretches or jogging on the spot.

Jump Rope

Jump rope exercises are a great way to condition the body and tone the legs.

Stair Running

Simply running up and down stairs can be a very effective way to get the heart rate up while working hard on the legs. You can also try these as a warm up exercise.

Deep Knee Bend Exercises

These exercises involve bending your knees very slowly while ensuring that your back is completely straight at the same time. Simply crouch down very slowly as low as you can go and then come up again. Do this for 10-15 times.

Toe Raises

Performing toe raises will really build up your calf muscles. It is a very easy exercise to perform. All that is really required is to stand on your toes, one at a time or simultaneously with both legs, and then pull down and repeat the exercise. Best results are achieved if you do this workout slowly.

If you are serious about increasing your vertical jump you need to find the right program that will meet your needs.

The best program for you will be able to be customized to your own individual and athletic needs and circumstances. Programs customize their workouts differently. One may concentrate on an individual’s weaknesses, while another vertical jump program will customize its program through performing repetitious exercise.

The best program will be able to customize your workout precisely according to your needs and not someone else’s. It will also be able to individually take into account your weight, your height, your health, your fitness level and ultimately, your vertical jump goal.

It will also offer multiple different training levels. The best vertical jump program will increase your vertical jump strength through both weight training and plyometrics.

I’ve briefly discussed what the best program should contain. Let me know touch on what it should never contain:

1. Outdated information from someone who has no experience in the industry

2. The same vertical jump exercises that you used when you were 10 (years out of date)

3. Exhaustive sets and reps of the same vertical jump exercises over and over again.

4. Overtraining. Do not do a vertical jump workout every day.

5. Squat overtraining.



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kbellqueen asked:

Lauren Brooks teaching the Clean. Showing you a way to stop the banging of the forearms. The bell should lightly brush your forearm and feel comfortable in rack position.

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R. Adam Shore asked:


Why should you care about muscles you can’t even see? The answer is, among other reasons, to flatten abs, eliminate back pain - particularly lower back pain - and achieve core fitness.

By now you are probably familiar with "core training" or you have at least heard the term used on TV or in various fitness publications. Your "core" refers not just to the abdominals, but your entire trunk musculature, including those deep muscles you can’t even see (like the Transversus Abdominis, or TVA).

Back pain is one of the biggest complaints of men of ALL ages, and many women suffer from it as well, especially during and after pregnancy. You see a weak core, combined with other problems such as tightness in certain muscle groups, lousy form and poor selection of exercises is one of the leading causes of lower back pain. The good news is that it’s largely preventable with a few easy exercises.

There’s more. Your core is also the seat of power for your entire body. If you’re an athlete - recreational or competitive - core strength means better performance on the playing field. If you’re a non-athlete, greater core strength means more efficient and safer performance of regular day to day activities. If you know anyone who blew out their back lifting boxes or simply doing work around the house you know what I’m talking about.

About 15 years ago, I was diagnosed with a herniated disk, and at one point a neurosurgeon told me I should be on the lookout for "foot flop". This is when the nerves in the leg go numb to the point where the foot literally drags on the ground and, he explained, that surgery was imminent and unavoidable. I was fairly freaked out. An alternative therapy was an epidural injection of steroids which, after just one treatment, did provide relief.

I knew that a lifestyle change was in order and fortunately, I was able to rehab my own back without ever going under the knife, thanks to a ton of flexibility work and some intelligent abdominal training. Once you rupture a disk you can rehab to a remarkable degree, but it’s something you always have to be cautious about.

Anyway, in the last few years since I started to use core training methods, and not just the traditional "bodybuilding-style" routines, I’ve seen a greater improvement in my lower low back than ever before. If you haven’t started doing any ball work or core training yourself, I would definitely urge you to look into it.

The reason I’m mentioning core training today is because of the availability of home core fitness programs that do not have to break the bank. In fact there are unique programs available that do not focus on traditional advise such as killing yourself with mind numbing sit ups and crunches.

Looks for programs that offer levels to progress through, as not all of us are ready for the more advanced core training techniques. Level progression from beginner up to "athlete" is ideal. Note that some of the exercises are a lot more challenging than they look in the pictures. You have to try them to appreciate them. Many of them can be done with just your body weight. Others require a stability ball (swiss ball), and a handful can be done with a cable apparatus you’d find in any gym.

So get started on a program that creates core fitness through a workout program that will flatten your abs and reduce lower back pain.



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Kettlebell Seated Bottoms Up Press 2 x 24kg

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Jennifer Jolant asked:


 

Here’s how to lose weight from your thighs using 2 easy exercises. To get thinner thighs, do these regularly. They will help you to lose weight and tone your legs. If you’re looking to try some new things, then take 2 minutes right now to finish up reading this article. You’re going to learn something new that will help you get sexy legs.

 

How to Lose Weight from Your Thighs

 

1. Jump up on a bench rapidly

 

To do this, find a bench press at the gym. What you’ll want to do is jump on it with both feet at the same time. Do this as fast as you can and as many times as possible in 1 minute. Stop after that minute and rest for 90 seconds. After that, repeat this exercise 1 more time, but this time just do it for only 30 seconds. Only 2 quick sets. I suggest you to these 2 times a week.

 

2. Jumping jacks on a mini-trampoline

 

You get the best of both worlds… doing jumping jacks and using a mini-trampoline. Oh another thing, it’s a commonly known fact that mini-trampoline jumping helps to reduce the appearance of cellulite on your legs and butt. I recommend you do this 2 ways… do whichever you’re more comfortable with. First you can do these for 15 minutes all at once. OR… you can do these for 7 sets of 3 minutes. Why 3 minutes? That’s the average length of commercial tv breaks. Either way, do this 5-6 days a week.

 

This is how to lose weight from your thighs with 2 easy exercises. So get thinner thighs starting today.

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