With all the world upside down, how is everyone going with their exercise? Now is a great time to go back to some basics and pass on to also pass on information about why we do some exercises. If you click on the links to each, you will go to the YouTube explanation of the correct technique.
This week I have an abdominal exercise called the high plank. This exercise is challenging; however, its principles relate to foundational techniques in resistance training, and even day to day movements. This will also remind us when prompted when we all return to training. If you find it too hard to start with, try the standing full body brace instead.
The second is specific to exercise for Osteopenia and Osteoporosis, is a little longer and explains the importance of different exercises for our bone density.
The weekly challenge
To keep in touch and to maintain the body with some basic exercise over this period, I have set a weekly challenge. This week is the 100 squat or 100 lunge challenge. For the next seven days, you can either complete 100 body weight squats or 100 lunges (50 on each leg) over the period of each day.
You can complete them all at once or complete them in smaller sets, mixing it up over the day. Each Monday, email, text, messenger or call me to let me know how you went.
If you have any questions or need answers to any pressing exercise questions, let me know at dhandl@bigpond.net.au.
Have a great week and good luck with the challenge.
David