How to boost your strength:

I love after my workout feeling strong and confident. You should too! Build your strength and take advantage of the many opportunities your body will give you!

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!

Some compound exercises require a proper form to prevent injury. Be sure to look up the activities to avoid damage or work with a trainer, especially when you are not familiar with the workout you are trying to complete. As a beginner, I recommend starting with light weights to perform around 10-15 reps comfortably.

Repeat your exercises as well before moving on to the next one. The next time around, maybe you can go for 15 reps instead of 10 reps, or 10 pounds instead of five! This will allow your muscles to learn the move quicker and produce quicker results! Isolate your workout as well and work on a solitary side before moving on to the next. I like to isolate my shoulder presses and my lunges to improve my movement, balance, coordination, and strength!

Then, go for the burnout! Try adding pulses or holding the position you are in to build your muscles. Go from glute bridges to glute pulses, tricep kickback to a hold! The possibilities are endless. To get extra sweaty, add some cardio within your workout, rows, punches, wheelchair touchdowns; for the last two minutes of your exercise to get in some sweat and spike your heart rate!