Fitness - Exercise & Training Program Videos
When starting an exercise program it is important to start slowly and work through progressions. Make sure you are cleared from your doctor, if needed to start a training program. Pay attention to proper technique, which is more important than how much weight you can lift.
Back Exercises
10 Exercises to Strengthen Your Trap Muscles That Help Support Your Spine
Many people forget about exercising their trap muscles, which are a large muscle in your back and extend from your neck to the midpoint in your back and extend from your neck to your deltoids. Exercising the traps not only strengthen your back, but help improve posture, balance and flexible mobility.
10 Stretching Exercises to Alleviate Back Pain, Tightness and Tension in the Lower Back
If you have lower back pain, here are 10 of my favorite stretching exercises to reduce lower back pain, tightness and tension in your lower back, plus exercises to avoid.
Balance Exercises
Flexibility, Mobility & Stability Exercises for a Routine and/or Warm Up
Having flexibility, mobility and stability in your feet and ankles creates a solid foundation for good posture and lowers the risk of injuries. Use these exercises as a routine and/or warm up prior to lifting weights.
Balance Exercises Ranked from Good to Better to Best!
For Seniors having a good balance can improve your strength and help prevent falls, which lower your risk of injury. In this video we'll look at 12 balance exercises, plus 3 honorable mentions.
10 Best Exercises Ranked for Power, Strength and Balance in Your Feet and Ankles!
Seniors need power in their feet to help prevent falls. Balance exercises are good, but you also need plyometric exercises. These are the best exercises ranked to help improve power, strength and balance.
Biceps & Triceps Exercises
Best Exercises to Target Every Head of the Biceps & Triceps
In this video I show you which are the best exercises to perform to properly hit each head of the biceps and triceps and why. The biceps has two heads - the brachii and brachialis and the triceps has three heads - the long, lateral and medial head. Seniors should workout the arms for strength and endurance to help prevent fractures or breaks in the arms should you fall. Arm strength also helps with daily tasks like lifting boxes or groceries.
Forearm, Wrists & Grip Exercises to Strengthen Your Arms
Here are some exercises to target your forearms, wrists and grip. Having strength in these muscles will help lower your risk of injury should you fall and also help you perform daily tasks.
Chair Exercises
Chair Exercises You Can Do From Home
Here are several chair exercises you can do from home to help strengthen every major muscle group.
Chair Exercise Class with Dumbbells and Resistance Bands You Can Perform Along With Me
A chair exercise class you can follow along with using dumbbells and resistance bands to strengthen your core, upper and lower body.
Circuit, Training Systems & Full Body Routines
What Are Supersets & Dropsets & The Benefits
Supersets and Dropsets are two training systems that can help improve endurance, weight loss, cardiovascular health, metabolic stress and breakthrough plateaus. In this video I'll explain what they are, the differences plus how to perform them.
Full Body Circuit Using One Dumbbell then a Barbell
Here is a full body circuit for beginners and seniors using just one dumbbell, than a more advanced routine using a barbell. This sequence will add strength and endurance, and is especially good for those looking to lose weight.
Making a Big Comeback: Total Body Workouts
Total body workouts have been around for decades and are making a big comeback due to less time spent in the gym, more functional strength and athleticism rather than just aesthetics and a more balanced physique using compound exercises. In this video, I'll show you two workouts primarily using compound exercises.
5 Minute Circuit using Jumping Jacks & Resistance Exercises
Here is a 5 minute circuit where I use 5 resistance exercises alternated with 5 sets of Jumping Jacks for a great cardio, core, shoulder and leg workout.
Best 8 Cable Exercise Circuit
This is a cable circuit workout you can perform in less than 12 minutes, that works all the major body parts. I've selected 8 of the best cable exercises to use, one for each body part.
Core & Hip Exercises
Down To The Core - The Essentials
In this video are several core exercises that will help improve your overall strength, posture and mobility. A strong core acts as a stabilizer and power transfer center that reduces injury risk, improves balance, and makes daily movements like lifting or bending more efficient.
The 5 Best Hip Exercises for Stretching & The 5 Best Hip Exercises for Strengthening.
Having mobility and strength in your hips is needed for daily activities and to help prevent injuries and lower back pain. In this video I'll show you the difference between hip exercises for stretching and for strengthening, which you need to know first before exercising your hips.
Leg Exercises
Best Thigh Exercises Ranked; Good, Better & Best
Having strong thighs and legs is a must for strength and endurance. In this video I rank the best exercises from good to better to best.
SAQ & Movement Drills
Improving Core, Balance, Speed, Agility & Quickness
This workout includes a 6 station circuit drill for speed, agility and quickness that will improve your footwork and balance on the court, plus exercises to strengthen your core and balance.
Warm Up Exercises on a Tennis Court
You should warm up before playing tennis or exercising to loosen up the muscles and lower your risk of injury. Here are several exercises you can perform on the court prior to playing.
Shoulder Exercises
Sore Joints or Shoulders? Use Resistance Bands to Stretch & Strengthen Your Shoulders.
If you have sore joints or shoulders, resistance bands offer a better alternative to lifting dumbbells and barbells. Here are some of the best exercises using resistance bands that target the shoulders and each delt.
Select Topics & Exercises
5 Worst Exercises, 5 Questionable Exercises & 5 Best Exercises for Seniors Part 1
In the first part, we'll look at the 5 worst exercises and 5 questionable exercises, but if performed correctly, are good exercises for Seniors.
5 Worst Exercises, 5 Questionable Exercises & 5 Best Exercises for Seniors Part 2
In Part 2 we'll review the 5 best exercises Seniors should perform. The number one exercise may surprise you.
The 3 Phases of Strength Training
There are 5 total phases of training with 3 focused on strength. In this video, we'll look at these 3 phases which are strength endurance, hypertrophy and maximum strength, plus a combination of all 3 phases.
Are You Getting Your Meaningful Reps?
Are you stuck in 3 sets x 12 reps? It's the last 4 or 5 reps that count....the tough ones that contribute to strength and muscle growth.
5 Ways to Lose Weight
There are 5 must haves to lose weight - proper nutrition, plenty of water and sleep, exercise intensity and duration.
Weight Loss Training Program with the Best Compound Exercises
Compound exercises are a great way to lose weight since they burn more calories. Exercises that involve more muscle tissue require more oxygen, which helps the body increase its net energy expenditure. These exercises involve using multiple muscles for the movement. In this video, I will show you proper technique for the main compound exercises, plus supersets and dropsets.
A How to Improve Muscle Imbalances Program
There are 3 major muscles imbalances - pes planus distortion syndrome, upper crossed syndrome and lower crossed syndrome. In this video I explain what each is and what exercises you can perform to improve these muscles imbalances
Exercises to Help With Injury Prevention
Preventing injuries through the right exercises as a warm up or as part of your workout routine is a smart way to stay healthy. In this video, I'll show exercises that target the most susceptible muscle areas that get injured. This is a video for all seniors and athletes.
Best Resistance Band Workout for Glutes, Thighs & Total Body
In this video, we'll use only resistance bands working out every body part, with an emphasis on glutes, thighs and total body.
Seniors Beginning Workout #1
Here is training program #1 for beginning Seniors. Perform 2 - 3 times a week, for 2 weeks. I have created 3 different programs for you to progress through beginning with #1. Learn how to improve your balance, endurance, strength and prevent injuries by working out. Below is training program #1 for you to printout.
