Sit upright on a workout ball, keeping your back straight and holding a dumbbell in each hand. Hold your arms straight out, shoulder-length high. Bend your elbows at a 90 degree angle so the weights are pointed towards the ceiling. Slowly straighten your arms, pressing your elbows towards the ceiling. Lower and repeat. Tip: Always move [...] [...more]
Stand straight with your feet slightly apart. Starting with your left leg, take a step forward. Bring your right leg down with your knee almost touching the ground. Return to starting position. Repeat on other side after desired number of reps is achieved. Tips: For added resistance, hold a 3-5 pound dumbbell in each hand. [...more]
Lay on your back with your knees bent and feet firmly on the ground. Place your hands behind your head (behind your ears) for support. Alternatively, criss-cross your arms across your chest. Using your abdominal muscles, sit up, slowly lift your shoulders so your upper body is close to perpendicular to the floor. Lower your body [...] [...more]
Stand straight with your feet shoulder width apart. Start with your hand straight by your side, palms facing in and holding a dumbbell in each hand. (Alternatively, sit on an upright bench or chair.) Keeping you arms straight, lift your arms out away from your body. Lift until your arms are just below the height [...] [...more]
Stand with your back to a bench, chair, or similar surface. Bend your legs, reach your arms back, and wrap your hands around the front edge of the bench. Move your feet outward until your body is comfortable. Start with your arms straightened. Keeping your hands and feet in the same position, slowly lower your body [...] [...more]
