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Lets Work..
Its Time to learn about the body.
Its time to learn about the body.
Its time to learn about the body.
•Running is good for the body. •It is one of the best high intensity exercises that is good for the heart. •Running can help with preventing and lowering blood pressure.•Keep arteries clear of plaque by boosting good cholesterol and lowering triglycerides (fats in blood)• Lower risk of coronary artery disease (CAD), heart attack and stroke.
•Information from: http://advancingyourhealth.org/heartblog/2011/04/26/exercise-workout-snacks-for-healthy-heart/
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Running
Strengthen your heart and cardiovascular system
Improve your circulation and help your body use oxygen better
Improve your heart failure symptoms
Increase energy levels so you can do more activities without becoming tired or short of breath
Information from:http://www.webmd.com/fitness-exercise/guide/exercise-healthy-heart
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Aerobics
• Cycling improves cardio-vascular fitness
•Cycling makes the heart pound in a steady manner and helps improve cardio-vascular fitness.
• Studies have shown that cycling to work will increase cardiovascular fitness by 3-7%.
• Cycling uses the largest muscle groups the legs, raising heart rate to benefit stamina and fitness.
• Information from: http://www.adultbicycling.com/component/content/article/9-bicycling-basics/37-health-benefits-of-cycling-ii.html Return
Spin (Cycling)
• The primary muscle targeted with the bench press is the pectoral, or chest muscle.
• The basic movement involves lying on your back and grasping the barbell or dumbbells with an overhand grip slightly wider than your shoulders.
• Information from: http://
healthyliving.azcentral.com/muscles-bench-press-work-out-1040.html
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Bench Press
•The dip is an exercise used in strength training.
• Narrow, shoulder-width dips primarily train the triceps.
•Information from: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dip_%28exercise%29
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Dips
• Pushups are about the most convenient way there is to build up your chest.
• Proper technique: Straight back, tight stomach and butt, continuous movement and full extension of the arms.
• Push-ups exercise the pectoral muscles.
• Information from: http://www.menshealth.com/fitness/pushups-muscle-building and http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Push-up
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Push Ups
– Mountain-climber exercises are often included in boot camp or interval-style classes to challenge your major muscle groups.
•The movement is done by holding a plank position while you jump your knees, one at a time, quickly in toward your chest to raise your heart rate and build strength
•The quadriceps at the front of the thigh and the hamstrings at the back of the thigh are both primary movers during the jumping in-and-out motion used to switch the legs.
•Information from: http://healthyliving.azcentral.com/muscles-exercise-mountain-climbers-work-6313.html
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Mountain Climbers
•the squat is a compound, full body exercise that trains primarily the muscles of the thighs, hips and buttocks , quads and hamstrings.
•Squats are considered a vital exercise for increasing the strength and size of the legs
•Information from: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Squat_%28exercise%29
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Squats
• Lunging is a callisthenic exercise that can also be classified as a resistance training exercise.
• Lunges allow you to elevate your heart rate while also targeting several muscle groups at once.
• The glute muscles located in your hips and butt along with the hamstrings and quadriceps in your upper leg are the primary muscles used during a lunge
• Information from: http://www.livestrong.com/article/439335-what-muscles-do-lunges-work-out/
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Lunges
• Exercises in this position can also be used to safely condition the trunk extensor muscles as they have shown to sufficiently challenge the musculature while sparing the spine of high load.
• As limbs are lifted from the floor, the body becomes less stable and the stabilizing muscles must work harder to maintain correct alignment and balance
• Information from: http://www.futurefit.co.uk/personal-training/news-and-views/2013/09/04/low-back-pain-the-%E2%80%98big-three%E2%80%99/
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Leg Extensions
•The Superman exercise is a simple body-weight movement that you can perform just about anywhere.
•This exercise primarily targets muscles in the back, but it incorporates a variety of synergists and stabilizer muscles as well.
•Because of the high amount of stress placed on the lower spine from prolonged sitting, the Superman exercise is ideal for preventing postural problems and protecting the spine if you have a desk job
•Information from: http://healthyliving.azcentral.com/primary-muscle-superman-exercise-1810.html
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Superman
• Kickboxing is a form of group exercise that combines martial arts, boxing maneuvers and aerobics into a full-body workout.
• Kickboxing workouts typically last between 30 and 60 minutes, and work the arms, legs, back and core muscles.
• Information from: http://www.ehow.com/list_6734350_benefits-kickboxing-classes_.html
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Kick Boxing
• circuit workouts because they are fast-paced and make time fly bye.
• Circuit workouts often combine cardio and strength moves, providing a fantastic total-body workout.
• Information from: http://www.pbfingers.com/work-it-out/circuit-workouts/
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Circuit Training
•The elliptical is a mainstay in the gym for good reason
•it's easy on the joints and provides a great cardio and total-body workout.
•Information from: http://www.self.com/blogs/flash/2011/08/from-total-body-to-high-intens.html
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Elliptical Machine
The Exercise Museum will be opened for another three weeks.
We hoped that you have enjoyed your time here.
There are souvenirs down in the lobby! Make sure you pick up a t-shirt, or information to our local gym.
Don’t forget that working out is good for the mind, body, and soul.
We hope you enjoyed and come back with a friend!
Exercise Museum..WE Thank You