Monday, February 28, 2011

Strength Training Exercises!

For my first post official post - other than the intro, I'd like to show you some strength training exercises that are designed to build your core and leg strength.

I recordered these with my strength trainer, Rita Davis.  She's wonderful trainer out of BSC in Central Square in Cambridge.  Please let me know if you are interested in meeting with her for an evaluation or session.  I can get you in contact with her.  We are working on coordinating a weekend she can come in and discuss some moves!

1) Plank 
2) Side Plank 
3) One Legged Bridges
4) Single Legged Squats


Exercise 1 and 2:  With both the traditional plank and side plank, start out with trying to hold the position for 10 seconds... work your way up to 20. 

Exercise 3 and 4: Start out with 6 repetitions each leg... build up to 10 or 12.

These exercises are meant to be incorporated into your regular routine - if you have one.  If not, this is a great start!  Repeat 3 times!

We are amateurs at videos.  If you need further explanation/clarification please post your question so I can respond.  Chances are others have the same question too.  Actually, that goes for all questions... please post them!! Like I said, you are probably not the only one with the same questions.  I will do my best to answer them in a timely manner.

Rita and I are going to strive for a couple new moves every week!  Ah! Where were we before smart phones?!

Go Team!

CC
Coach Carolyn
                                                         

Team In Training Summer 2011 Boston Team

Welcome to the Team In Training Summer 2011 Boston Team Blog!  (long name)

Team!  You are all embarking on an AWESOME journey!! To enhance your journey I'd love for you to be able to share your experiences with your teammates along the way... the good, the bad --- and the downright ugly! :-)

This can also be a great way for us to communicate cool events we may have heard about.  Of course, we can use traditional email for impromptu group runs, socials, etc. but this could be another outlet to post a future event.

My hope is that this can help bring us all together as a team and add to your overall experience.  By the way, I'm absolutely brand new to doing this (blogging) so PLEASE offer any suggestions!

Coach Carolyn