"And I believe that the best buy in public health today must be a
combination of regular physical exercise and a healthy diet." -Julie Bishop
| Five Great Weight Training Exercises Without Using Any Equipment |
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Weight training is not just for the body builders or athletes. It has many benefits for those who are younger and want to enhance their look or performance at hobby sports. Weigh training can increase bone density and so it is great for elderly people and older women who are prone to osteoporosis. If done correctly it also increases mobility and that is useful for just about anyone. Weight training does not have to involve heavy weights or long powerful training sessions. A little weight lifting can go a long way Starting a weight training routine and sticking with it can be a little tricky. If you manage to get past the initial stages and establish yourself into a routine at the gym or home gym something as simple as a two week vacation can cause you to quite. The next time you are away from your gym for an extended period try doing the following just so you maintain some sort of routine which will have psychological benefits at the very least! Pushups: Good old pushups work the chest, arms and back. If you are not strong enough to do regular push ups try them from your knees. Squats: For most, even without extra weight these can be a great workout for the legs. Go one leg at a time if you need more load. Hold something heavy if you need even more. Sit Ups and Leg Raises: Sit ups on the rug with your feet tucked under a bed or couch. Leg raises while sitting on the edge of a bed or chair. Keeps those abs strong and avoid back problems… Dips: Stretch your legs out and support yourself with your arms, elbow bent on a chair with your back to the chair. Dip up and down to work your triceps. Shoulder Presses: Lean facing a counter with your arms extended like you were going to do a push up. Move your legs away from the counter until you are at about a 45 degree angle. Doing pushup like exercises will target your shoulders in this position. |
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