Hi this is Alvan…..today we are going to talk about GLUTES! What Are Glutes? Our glutes comprise 3 major muscles : Gluteus maximus. This is the largest glute muscle, responsible for the shape of our butt. It helps keep us upright when sitting or standing. Our gluteus maximus is also important for activities that require …
Hi this is Alvan, today we will be discussing about external and internal shoulder rotations. Exercising our shoulders is important. Strong shoulders are important because they are essential to many tasks we perform in our everyday lives. Whether we are pulling such as opening or closing a sliding door or lifting things over our heads …
Hi this is Alvan…. this week, we will talk about strength building exercises involve concentric or eccentric movements, which are both isotonic contractions. Many strength building exercises involve concentric or eccentric movements, which are both isotonic contractions. Concentric movements cause the muscle to shorten, and eccentric movements lengthen the muscle. Isometric exercises do not involve …
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Hey dear clients, especially our Personal Training clients, do you add cardiovascular (cardio) exercises to your strength training routine? Are you one of many who “hate” cardio? Well, fret not, you are not alone. Here is why we should all add cardiovascular (cardio) exercises to our strength training routine and how to have fun while …
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The core is more than your abs! The core consists of several muscle groups, including your abdominals, pelvic floor, diaphragm, back extensors, and hip flexors. In all, 20 or more muscles surrounding your trunk, including your abdominals, obliques, diaphragm, pelvic floor, trunk extensors, and hip flexors. Our core provides stability to the trunk for balance, plus movements …
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Forearm exercises stretch and strengthen the muscles crossing your hands, wrists, and elbows. These are the muscles used in daily life for tasks such as opening a glass jar or carrying heavy bag of groceries. Many forms of sports such as golf, tennis, and basketball for example also require us to use forearm muscles. Strengthening …
Hi Friends of Oompf gym, it’s Alvan here. Today, we will be talking about why scapular strength is important. WHY SCAPULAR STRENGTH IS IMPORTANT Scapular strength and stability are important to reduce risk of injury to the rotator cuff; lack of strength may also result in decreased neuromuscular performance of the shoulder and increased stress …
