Total Body Exercises

All of us at SD PERSONAL TRAINER love to get out of the gym and put our new-found fitness in action. There is nothing better than the feeling having the energy to get outdoors and go kayaking or a trail run, or even spending the afternoon indoors on the climbing wall.

However, resistance training is a very important element in our fitness plan. While you may want to get out and play basketball or mountain climbing, a good plan of resistance training is certainly going to enhance these activities, as well as increase muscle mass. All in all, it will help you both feel and look great. There are a couple of total body strength training exercises that should be a part of any healthy person’s fitness plan.

Make sure to do these exercises at least once a week.

Squats
These exercises primarily work the thigh muscles, hips and gluts, as well as work to improve your tendons and ligaments.

Squats are an invigorating exercise that will increase the strength and size of the leg muscles and buttocks. For those who are concerned about not wanting to increase the size of their legs, they can reduce the weight and increase the repetitions for significant toning and total body energy.

There is some controversy surrounding the squat since, if done improperly, they can lead to back and knee energy. Therefore, it is paramount that proper form is learned from a fitness professional, like SD PERSONAL TRAINER, and followed religiously.

Deadlift
The deadlift focuses on strengthening the lower back, gluts and hamstrings. Therefore, you can imagine the benefits it gives to overall core strength, balance and toning.

Always make sure to keep the lower back straight and stable. If grip strength is a problem, use straps to help avoid slipping and allow you to focus on the proper muscles.

As with squats, if done improperly, this exercise can lead to lower back injury, so it is imperative to learn and follow proper form. Make sure to have excellent concentration and not get distracted while performing these exercises.