Healthy Eating Chart

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By Mark Bloomfield, CPT
2013-04-15

Over the past couple of years there has been a “Healthy Eating Chart” floating around cyber space and it has re-surfaced this morning in my email and it is time for me to share it!  This is a great chart and could help you find relief from … Continue Reading

Daily Exercise Tip – April 15, 2013

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Pulldown – Stiff-Arm; Close-Grip

Exercise Category:
Weight

Main Muscle Group:
Back

Secondary Muscles:

Triceps and Lats

Starting Position:
Attach a straight bar to cable and adjust pulley to the high position. Stand in front of a high pulley and hold the bar with both hands in a medium-grip position, arms extended.

Motion:
Push the bar down until it is in … Continue Reading

Daily Exercise Tip – April 14, 2013

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Bent-Over Rear Deltoid Raise – (Dumbbells)
 

 Exercise Category:
Weight

Main Muscle Group:
Shoulder

Secondary Muscles:

Rear Deltoids
Trapezius

Starting Position: Sit on the end of a bench or chair, lean forward and hold dumbbells in your hands right above the floor.
Motion: Raise both dumbbells to your sides until your arms are almost parallel to the floor and then … Continue Reading

Daily Exercise Tip – April 13, 2013

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By Mark Bloomfield
2013-04-13

Exercise Category:

Weight

Main Muscle Group:
Triceps

Secondary Muscles:

Inside Forearms

Starting Position:
Secure a handle on the cable and set the pulley to the high position.  Hold the handle with your palm facing down and elbow bent at 90 degree angle.

Motion:
Push the handle down by extending your arm completely and then slowly return after … Continue Reading

Daily Exercise Tip – April 12, 2013

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By Mark Bloomfield, CPT
2013-04-12

Exercise Category:
Body Weight

Main Muscle Group:
Thighs

Secondary Muscles:

Buttocks
Quadriceps

Starting Position:
Stand with a stability ball placed between a wall and your lower back. Feet should be shoulder width apart and hands either on hips or behind head.

Motion:
Lower yourself by bending your legs 90 degrees until parallel to the floor.  Return to … Continue Reading

Peddle Off Pounds!

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By Mark Bloomfield, CPT
2013-04-11

 
Bicycle riding is a great workout and has the additional benefit of enjoying the outdoors.   I really enjoy riding whether going for a long ride for exercise or just to get around town.  Either way, it is good for calorie burning, fat burning, heart health, and overall … Continue Reading

Daily Exercise Tip – April 10, 2013

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By Mark Bloomfield, CPT
2013-04-10

Dumbbell Lateral Raises
Muscles Worked: Shoulders
Starting Position:
Stand straight with dumbbells at your sides and your palms facing your body.  Place feet shoulder width apart.
 
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Action:

Tighten your core by contracting your abs, glutes, and legs to stabilize your body.  Pull your shoulder blades down and towards the back and maintain … Continue Reading

Daily Exercise Tip – April 9, 2013

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By Mark Bloomfield
2013-04-09
 
Step Up, Knee Up, Weighted

Exercise Category:
Weight

Main Muscle Group:
Legs

Secondary Muscles:

Thighs

Hamstrings

Buttocks

Calves

Starting Position:
Stand upright in front of a step with feet shoulder width apart. Place one foot on top of the step and straighten the leg to stand upright

Motion:
Raise the trailing leg & bend knee and raise as high as possible. … Continue Reading