6 Medicine Ball Exercise You Should Try, According to a Personal Trainer (Yahoo!)
"If your goal is to improve muscular fitness, then strength training equipment can be essential," says ACE-certified personal trainer Chris Gagliardi. He shared six fresh, effective medicine ball exercise recommendations. I tried all of these workouts, and yes, some are much more challenging than others (glaring at you, medicine ball push-ups), but there are modifications you can take to ease in.
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Erin Nitschke, a certified personal trainer and scientific adviser for the American Council on Exercise, explains that home workout videos—which typically rely solely on bodyweight exercises or else light dumbbells and resistance bands—may not be the best option for someone looking to build significant muscle.
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It is. Since this method of Pilates was first developed by Moira and her husband, Lindsay Merrithew, in the 80s in Canada, STOTT Pilates has become an internationally respected program. So much so, it’s recognized by industry accreditation bodies like The Register of Exercise Professionals and the American Council on Exercise.
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General information and tips to better understand and follow the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans.
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Definitions and examples of commonly used terms regarding physical activity.
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Introduction to two tools to help individuals determine if they are moving at a moderate intensity.
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A quick list of different physical activity components, including aerobic activity, muscle-strengthening activity and balance.
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A handout reviewing two additional components of physical activity, bone-strengthening and flexibility activities.
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