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Health 52
Info Tip: Bodyweight Exercises
For effective strength training you can do anywhere at no cost with no
equipment, people are turning to bodyweight exercises.
Bodyweight
exercises are simply using your own bodyweight as resistance when working
the body’s major muscle groups rather than using machines or free
weights.
One example is the Hindu squat, which combines resistance movements with
deep breathing, and core training for balance. Unlike a traditional squat,
you start a Hindu squat on your toes as you go down, and press through your
heels as you come up. The key is to be very focused while maintaining a
steady rhythm during repetitions.
As with other types of strength training, bodyweight exercises help prevent
sports-related injury because stronger muscles help keep your bones properly
aligned, and may actually help increase bone density when incorporated as
part of a long-term fitness program.
And as with all new exercises, learning proper form from a professional is
important to maximize results and prevent injury. Bodyweight exercises are
convenient for increasing strength, endurance and flexibility as part of a
varied cross training fitness program.
Sources: runnersweb.com, personal trainer Matt Furey (combatconditioning.com),
Wikipedia
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