In this superset workout, we are pairing antagonists biceps and triceps in back-to-back sets. Using dumbbells, experience a variety of repetition cadences and isometric holds to improve muscle responsiveness. As we place these elbow muscles through a strategic amount of stress, the goal is to l...

The idea of a Posterior Chain refers to the structures at the back of the leg and the spine. These muscles keep us upright and tend to reduce our chance of injury. The main muscles that make up the Posterior Chain are the calf muscles, hamstrings, gluteus maximi, latissimus dorsi and the erecto...

Day 5 of the Muscle Construction Challenge is a full body workout involving multiple joints using dumbbells and a thigh band to recruit as much muscle as possible within each rep. We will be performing five combinations to work the upper and lower body plus some core exercises. I suggest having...

Day 4 of the Muscle Construction Challenge is an upper body workout involving multiple joints while we target the bicep, tricep, and abdominal regions using dumbbells to recruit as much muscle as possible within each rep. This workout begins with an isometric core warm-up, then moves into a super...

Day 3 of the Muscle Construction Challenge is another lower body workout involving multiple joints while we target the gluteal and hip regions using dumbbells and a thigh band to recruit as much muscle as possible within each rep.

This workout begins with a short warm-up, followed by a gluteal ...

Day 2 of the Muscle Construction Challenge is an upper body workout involving multiple joints while we target the back, chest, and shoulder regions using dumbbells to recruit as much muscle as possible within each rep. This workout begins with a short warm-up, then moves into a superset format wi...

Day 1 of the Muscle Construction is a complete leg day workout involving multiple joints in several compound dumbbell movements to recruit as much muscle as possible within each rep. Enjoy some isolation exercises at the end of the routine to ensure adequate time under tension for the hips and t...

I loved doing this video, since I am a teacher at heart. However, we will also be moving the whole time as we learn several movements that are available to the shoulder joint. Discover how to evaluate your mobility / range of motion you have from right to left from a sitting and standing positi...

In this targeted hamstring, glutes, and hip extension class, we will use the stability ball as a platform and resistance tool with bodyweight and dumbbells as resistance. The workout begins with some of the most effective hamstring work using the ball for eccentric training. Next, the ball creat...

This 30 minute Pilates routine is packed with classic Pilates Mat exercises designed to work th hips, thighs, and core using the magic circle. This resistance tool can add challenge to many of the common motions as spinal flexion, hip abduction, and trunk rotation to name a few. By placing the ...

This strength workout is designed to explore the muscular system from head to toe with a superset approach to training. There are five upper and lower body combinations in each group, each performed twice at a moderate pace. Each combination includes a lower body and upper body exercise using d...

In this workout, we will perform several isometric exercises for the chest and shoulder in various stability ball positions. Also, we will combine concentric and eccentric contractions using dumbbells.

Start with the stability ball alone as a resistance to press into for purposeful isometrics. ...

Pain originating from spasms in your piriformis muscle, a large muscle located deep in the buttock, is called piriformis syndrome. Even though this condition is very common, it is a complex problem to treat. The key is to keep surrounding muscles around the pelvis, hips and core strong and regu...

Lower back pain is very common and complex to treat. The key is to keep surrounding muscles around the pelvis, hips and core strong and regularly practice various joint angles in order to maintain range of motion.

Yoga can be extremely helpful with back care. Using the Yoga strap and the Yoga ...

There is a logic to the exercises that belong to the classic Pilates series, which is a bodyweight workout. The addition of small props can add some purposeful resistance to these targeted core exercises.

In the first segment, experience weighted crunches and roll-ups to help you to focus on ...

The goal of this workout is hypertrophy/growth of the muscles that move the shoulder and elbow joints. We will accomplish this with a high repetition routine using resistance that allows us to engage or "squeeze" our muscles for better contractions. Work the triceps, shoulders, and biceps muscl...

The goal of this workout is hypertrophy/growth of the muscles of the quadriceps that cross the front of the knee and hip. We will accomplish this with a high repetition routine using resistance that allows us to engage or "squeeze" our muscles for better contractions. Work the quadricep muscles...

In this workout, I have chosen ten of the most effective multi-joint exercises for muscle hypertrophy goals using a chair, a Yoga Block, and your body. Working with bodyweight only can not only give variety to your fitness plan but it can teach you how to use more muscular effort when we exercis...

The goal of this workout is hypertrophy/growth of the muscles of the back. We will accomplish this with a high repetition routine using resistance that allows us to engage or "squeeze" our muscles for better contractions. Work the spinal erectors and rear shoulder muscles both as movers in thre...

The cervical spine is often tight and painful when other nearby joints cannot pick up the motions needed by the individual. The neck is the most mobile area of the spine and often picks up unnecessary motions.

In this therapeutic strength routine, we will perform four separate exercise combin...

This strength training workout consists of "pulling" motions with 10 minutes of back and 10 minutes of biceps training. To break things up, we will do a 10 minute abdominal section. These muscles are essential to core strength.

Experience modifications and cues for rows, pullover, planks, crun...

The SI Joint is small and very strong, reinforced by strong ligaments that surround it, and does not have much motion. It functions to transmit forces from the upper body to the pelvis (hips) and legs and to act as a shock-absorbing structure.

In this video, we will be focusing on exercises tha...

Spinal Stabilization is an important part of any exercise routine, as the core acts as a brace to transfer forces from the trunk and spine to the extremities and absorb forces from the extremities to the trunk and spine. We will use bodyweight, a dumbbell, and a TheraBand. Exercises will vary f...

This protocol is intended as a guide to help anyone currently in the recovery period of three to six months from post-operative Achilles tendon repair or achilles injury. These exercises can also help with achilles tendonitis and as a preventative measure for achilles health. This routine is ba...