Chest press

by | Jan 6, 2025 | Exercise, Resistance

Lie on your back with a dumbbell in each hand. Hold your upper arms perpendicular to your body and your forearms perpendicular to the floor. Slowly press the weights upward until your elbows are almost straight. You’ll feel tension across your upper chest – be...

Squats

by | Jan 6, 2025 | Exercise, Resistance

Engage your core by drawing your belly button towards your spine. Looking straight ahead, bend at both the hips and knees, Ensure that your knees remain in line with your toes. Continue bending, driving your hips back and bending your knees. Keep your shoulders back...

Dead lifts

by | Jan 6, 2025 | Exercise, Resistance

Work out your strongest stance by jumping straight up and seeing where your feet naturally land. Keep bar as close to your body as possible. Check your form before you start the lift: neutral spine, chest up, knees out. Complete the lift with a hinging movement. Stand...

Rest position

by | Jan 6, 2025 | Exercise, Pilates

The Pilates rest position is the foundation to most exercises. Lie on your mat with your feet hip distance apart. Gently rock your pelvis back and forth so that you go from flattening your lower back into the mat to arching it away from the mat. The neutral position...

Mountain pose

by | Jan 6, 2025 | Exercise, Yoga

Mountain pose is considered the main foundation pose in yoga. Stand tall: Place your feet hip width apart, grounding evenly through all four corners of your feet. Engage the body: Firm your thighs, tuck your pelvis slightly, and draw your belly button in toward your...