Posts Tagged ‘exercise’

Posted in Exercise of the Week on March 30, 2010

Exercise Of The Week: Body Folds

ShareBenefits: If you are looking to target your entire abs than body folds are right for you. By lifting your shoulders and feet off the ground you are able to feel it all the way from your lower to upper abs. Body folds are also great because you are in constant tension by neve ... Continue Reading

Posted in Exercise of the Week on March 23, 2010

Exercise Of The Week: Mini Band Walks

ShareBenefits: For everyone who spends the majority of their day seated (pretty much every American), the mini band is one of the best workout tools you can use. When you sit for long periods of time, the muscles in the front side of your hips (TFL) get short and tight. The TFL ... Continue Reading

Posted in Exercise of the Week on March 9, 2010

Exercise Of The Week: Barbell 1 Arm Row

ShareBenefits: The barbell one arm row is a great way to challenge your back and core stability at the same time. The weight in this exercise comes at a different angles than when using a dumbbell, so you muscles will be challenged differently. By performing the single arm move ... Continue Reading

Posted in Exercise of the Week on February 23, 2010

Exercise Of The Week: Crossover Split Squat

ShareBenefits: The crossover split squat is another variation to a typical split squat that allows you to work other muscles and take the exercise to the next level. By getting into the crossover position you are placing the focus on the outside of your front leg and glutes, whil ... Continue Reading

Posted in Ask @JohnnyFontana on February 15, 2010

Ask @JohnnyFontana

Share Great questions, I think a lot of people operate under that same assumption. The answer is yes and no depending on what you consider a fat belly. If you just want to be skinny than just don’t eat a ton and you really don’t have to workout. On the other hand if y ... Continue Reading

Posted in Exercise of the Week on February 9, 2010

Exercise Of The Week: Med Ball Chop

ShareBenefits: The medicine ball chop is a great way to strengthen your pillar (core, shoulders, hips) while also allowing for a cardiovascular challenge. The chop will work your arms, hips and especially your core. With it being a total body movement you are working many mus ... Continue Reading

Posted in Exercise of the Week on January 26, 2010

Exercise Of The Week: 1 Leg Hamstring Curl

ShareBenefits: The single leg hamstring curl on a stability ball is a brutal move that will strengthen your hamstrings, glutes and core. The most important thing here is to press your hips high to start so that there is a straight line from your heel to your back before beginning ... Continue Reading

Posted in Training on January 22, 2010

Exercise Progressions For Constant Results

ShareArticle By: John Fontana Tricksters For the most part, diet and exercise companies that pump out countless DVD’s and diet books set you up for failure. I’m under the belief that they really have no idea what they are doing or that they know exactly what they are do ... Continue Reading

Posted in Categories on January 19, 2010

Exercise Of The Week: Plank With Leg Raise

ShareThe plank with a leg raise is a great move to increase pillar strength. A normal plank works the shoulders, abs, low back and glutes when performed correctly. The plank with a leg raise increases the challenged place on your core and also gets your glutes involved a bit more ... Continue Reading

Posted in Exercise of the Week on January 5, 2010

Exercise Of The Week: Cable Crunch

ShareThe stability ball cable crunch is an amazing exercise for targeting the abdominals. The stability ball allows for a different angle than when performing a typical crunch on the floor and actually activates more muscles. The constant cable resistance coming from the back f ... Continue Reading