Taking advantage of combination exercises are a great way to gain strength in a shorter amount of time. If you incorporate a deadlift to a push press, or a tricep extension to a squat, or a shoulder press with a sumo squat, this will keep you targeting different areas at the same time, without getting bored. Compounds don’t have to be two other exercises; for example, a squat is a compound exercise because it works your quads, glutes, and calves. The biggest perk of compound exercises is that it is easier to manage your time and build more strength quicker by focusing on more compound movements. If you only have limited time, compound exercises help burn more calories, improve coordination, flexibility, strength, and muscle mass!
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A little update on my life… I committed to Boston University and decided to change my major from Environmental Science to Physical Therapy. Physical therapy will help me further my knowledge in Health and Fitness, as well as provide a professional aspect to this nonprofit. Since a senior year started back up in person in March; I have had to set my nonprofit aside; and focus on myself, because let’s face it; there was a lot of rebuilding to do on my end.
Read MoreWhatever you love, rather it is making music; or working out, or painting, there are always new ways. You have the potential to fight that limitation and keep it ongoing. Society limits you, but you have the potential to keep on pushing.
It can be frustrating; it can be restricted; however, I can think of it differently. I am fully functioning except for pain; however, I am not at moments of my surgery. I have been lifting with my legs, going to the gym still; however, using machines that do not require a grabbing motion, for example, the barbell or dumbells. The most important advice on the road to recovery remembers that what you love is never lost. I have been working on my core strength and my leg strength to gain the ability to use my arm again. But taking it slow is key. If you push back too hard, you may never move forward.
Read MoreAny work out is achieved with the help of modifications. Activities like jump squats, plyo Jumps, burpees, etc. can seem impossible to perform. The high intensity, impact does not sound pleasing. But there are other ways. Exercise modifications are often used in the fitness world when there are roadblocks from achieving that specific exercise. Whether it is because you do not have weights, or limited mobility, or trauma, modified workouts are a perfect way to help you still achieve those goals without running into any bumps on the road.
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