Legs
August 26, 2019 by Vivian Goldschmidt, MA
Studies Link Leg Strength To Lower Risk Of Falling
Muscle strength is a requirement for building and protecting your bones. The positive stress that muscles place on bone stimulates new bone development, as described by Wolff’s Law. That alone … Continue Reading →
July 28, 2018 by Vivian Goldschmidt, MA
Weekend Challenge: Lower Body Builder And Stability Enhancer
Do you remember the fun of skipping when you were a child? If so, this Weekend Challenge will bring back memories! Like skipping, the Lower Body Builder And Stability Enhancer … Continue Reading →
July 13, 2018 by Vivian Goldschmidt, MA
Weekend Challenge: Plyometric Lower Body Toner
This Weekend Challenge takes an old concept – running in place – and merges it with plyometrics, a modern approach to exercise that includes short, intense bursts of movement alternating … Continue Reading →
June 16, 2018 by Vivian Goldschmidt, MA
Weekend Challenge: Balance Enhancing Lower Body Strengthener
This weekend, we’re primarily targeting the glutes, the vital buttocks muscles that influence posture, pelvic strength, gait, balance, and much more. This exercise also works the hip abductors and legs. … Continue Reading →
May 5, 2018 by Vivian Goldschmidt, MA
Weekend Challenge: Low-Impact Coordination Booster
This Weekend Challenge is a weight-bearing, low-impact move, perfect for getting your “walking muscles” in shape for the spring and summer season (in the Northern Hemisphere). And if fall and … Continue Reading →
April 23, 2018 by Vivian Goldschmidt, MA
Bone Health Exercise: Femur And Leg Strengthener
The Femur And Leg Strengthener is a weight-bearing exercise that strengthens the femur (thigh bone) and increases mobility in the femoral head. It also works the all-important core muscles and … Continue Reading →
March 23, 2018 by Vivian Goldschmidt, MA
Weekend Challenge: Functional Lower And Upper Body Strengthener
This weekend’s challenge is a low-impact move that requires very little space. It works the arms, abs, legs, hips, and shoulders, and the only equipment you’ll need is a couple … Continue Reading →
March 10, 2018 by Vivian Goldschmidt, MA
Weekend Challenge: Lower Body Strengthening Squat And Balance Improver
This weekend’s exercise enhances balance by strengthening muscles in the legs, hips, and core. You can customize it by upping the difficulty depending on your fitness level; in fact, you … Continue Reading →
January 26, 2018 by Vivian Goldschmidt, MA
Weekend Challenge: Hip Mobility Improver Plus
This weekend’s challenge is a low-impact, highly effective move that increases hip mobility and strengthens the hips, glutes, and thighs. Additionally, this exercise prevents and reverses a painful condition known … Continue Reading →
January 19, 2018 by Vivian Goldschmidt, MA
Weekend Challenge: Femur And Abs Sofa Strengthener
We’re in the heart of winter here in the Northern Hemisphere, and cold weather might be keeping you indoors. Of course, when the weather gets chilly, the temptation is to … Continue Reading →