Archives: Exercises
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Rowing
Rowing Machine Workouts A rowing machine works most of your body in one movement: your legs push, your body swings back and your arms pull. It’s low impact and packs a lot of exercise into a short session. Getting started Strap your feet in so the strap sits across the widest part of your foot.…
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Spinning
Spinning (Indoor Cycling) Spinning is an energetic indoor cycling workout on a stationary bike with a heavy flywheel. It’s usually done in a class, with music and an instructor calling out the climbs and sprints. Getting started Arrive a few minutes early to your first class so the instructor can help set up your bike.…
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Cycling
Cycling for Fitness Cycling builds fitness while being kind to your joints, because the bike carries your weight. You can ride to work, head out on the roads or trails at the weekend, or both. Getting started Set your saddle so your knee is only slightly bent at the bottom of each pedal stroke. Start…
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Running
Running for Fitness Running is one of the quickest ways to build fitness, and all it needs is a pair of running shoes and somewhere to go. If you’re new to it, mixing short runs with walking breaks is the easiest way to start. Getting started Begin with intervals: run for one minute, walk for…
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Single Leg Hops
How to do Single Leg Hops 1. Place your feet about shoulder-width apart with your toes pointing forwards 2. Lift one leg off the ground and point it slightly out in front of you 3. Brace your core and inhale as you lower your body slightly, bending at the knee. Be sure to keep your…
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Side Leg Swings
How to do Side Leg Swings 1. Stand strong, with your feet placed at about shoulder width apart, a slight bend at the knee, holding onto something for support if necessary 2. Elevate one foot slightly off the floor and begin to swing it side to side until your leg reaches a comfortable height that…
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Seated Jabs
How to do Seated Jabs 1. Sit on a workout surface or mat with your legs bent at the knee and your feet elevated from the floor 2. Lean back slightly so that your abdominal muscles support your torso 3. Bring your fists up so that they both sit comfortably a few inches either side…
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Russian Twists
How to do Russian Twists 1. Sit on a workout surface or mat so that your hands hover slightly in front of you, your torso is slightly leaned back, and your legs are bent at the knee with your feet elevated from the floor 2. Cross your ankles to keep your feet together 3. Rotate…
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Boxing: Uppercuts
How to do Shadow Boxing Uppercuts 1. Fighting Position: Begin by placing your feet in a staggered stance, slightly wider than shoulder width apart. Your leading foot should be pointing forwards, your rear foot should run close to perpendicular to your lead foot, your knees should be slightly bent, and your torso should be perpendicular…
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Boxing: Hooks
How to do Shadow Boxing Hooks 1. Fighting Position: Begin by placing your feet in a staggered stance, slightly wider than shoulder width apart. Your leading foot should be pointing forwards, your rear foot should run close to perpendicular to your lead foot, your knees should be slightly bent, and your torso should be perpendicular…