resistance training simplified
How to simplify exercise and develop a well-rounded resistance training program
Ever feel overwhelmed or confused on what to do when you walk into the gym? We know the feeling! With hundreds of pieces of equipment and thousands of different exercises to choose from, knowing what to do and where to start can be overwhelming. Today we are going to simplify the crazy the world of resistance training, and help give you tools to ensure you are engaging in a well-rounded program.
To start, instead of trying to remember all of the different muscle groups and exercise options, all you will need to remember is just 5 body movements:
Ever feel overwhelmed or confused on what to do when you walk into the gym? We know the feeling! With hundreds of pieces of equipment and thousands of different exercises to choose from, knowing what to do and where to start can be overwhelming. Today we are going to simplify the crazy the world of resistance training, and help give you tools to ensure you are engaging in a well-rounded program.
To start, instead of trying to remember all of the different muscle groups and exercise options, all you will need to remember is just 5 body movements:
All basic movements of the human body can be broken up into these 5 simple movements. Next time you go to the gym, make sure your resistance training program includes at least one exercise from each of these movements. This will help ensure that you are achieving muscle balance and minimize your risk of injury.
Here are some of our favorite exercises from each movement pattern to help get you started:
Here are some of our favorite exercises from each movement pattern to help get you started:
Check in with us on Instagram when you try these moves! We will be choosing THREE winners to give prizes to from the check-ins!
Here's how to win:
Post a photo of you trying out one of the moves listed above.
Or show us your favorite move from one of the FIVE categories.
Tag us @fauowlscare and @faucampusrec with the #LiveWellFAU
Make sure you like our pages so we can see your post :)
We will be announcing the winners on Friday!
Here's how to win:
Post a photo of you trying out one of the moves listed above.
Or show us your favorite move from one of the FIVE categories.
Tag us @fauowlscare and @faucampusrec with the #LiveWellFAU
Make sure you like our pages so we can see your post :)
We will be announcing the winners on Friday!