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Try Something New In Your Workout! Tips Of The Trade
- By Callie Durbrow
- Published 12/25/2011
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Callie Durbrow
Personal fitness expert Callie Durbrow runs small group personal training programs for individuals in Boston. Her programs are designed for fat loss and developing tight and toned bodies. Visit http://www.durbrowperformance.com for more information.
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Fed up with your exercise plan? Prepared for something more diverse? Are you burnt out on the usual routine, so use that as an excuse not to work out? Cambridge personal trainer Callie Durbrow with Durbrow Performance Personal Training can aid in fracturing up your usual schedule.
Callie integrates a selection of nontraditional methods and equipment to construct a new vision of yourself. Here are a few of them:
Kettle bell – The kettle bell is a huge addition to any exercise routine. They come in varying sizes and weights. Simply swing them in the kettle swing, dead lift them in a press, or choose any other of a variety of kettle bell functions. A favorite of Cambridge personal trainers? The kettle bell getup. Lay on the floor with a kettle bell held in the air with one hand. Stand completely up and press the kettle bell into the air. Then lay all the way back down on the ground, all the while keeping the kettle bell in the air.
Rope – Need to let out some anger or some frustration? Callie pulls a long thick sailor’s rope around a pole. Clients grab both ends of the rope, pull it taut, and do whatever it takes to make the rope lift, the higher, the louder, and the longer the better. Make sure you squat between pulls to get the best leverage and the best exercise. This is also good for your upper arms and back.
Start with both hands on one rope and then work up to two. This is difficult but tons of fun! Be sure you don't injure yourself pulling too hard. Only administer this exercise with an exercise professional on hand.
Slide board – Want to stop the wiggle in those inner thighs? The slide board is a great way to exercise while having tons of fun. Merely slide on the slick “socks” provided with the slide board – the “socks” cover most regular size sneakers, and you can even wear them on your own sock feet – set your distance, and slide back and forth to your heart’s content.
Jump rope – Integrate jumping rope into your favorite health circuit. Feel like a kid again and start the sweat running! For best results, use a plastic rope. When spinning the rope, keep your hands equidistance apart and allow it to hit the ground before you jump over it. Jump rope can take a moment to really get into - keep trying! Eventually, you will get the hang of it! For more tips, check out a Cambridge personal trainer such as Callie Durbrow.
Rows – Hang a exercise band with handles from a bar hung at a high level with the bands falling on either side. Lay/stand below the straps and pull yourself up. This is a great way to prep for a full push up if you are not quite there yet. The better you get at this, the lower you should hang below the straps. Having fun?
Consult a professional for assistance with these and other exercises.
Callie integrates a selection of nontraditional methods and equipment to construct a new vision of yourself. Here are a few of them:
Kettle bell – The kettle bell is a huge addition to any exercise routine. They come in varying sizes and weights. Simply swing them in the kettle swing, dead lift them in a press, or choose any other of a variety of kettle bell functions. A favorite of Cambridge personal trainers? The kettle bell getup. Lay on the floor with a kettle bell held in the air with one hand. Stand completely up and press the kettle bell into the air. Then lay all the way back down on the ground, all the while keeping the kettle bell in the air.
Rope – Need to let out some anger or some frustration? Callie pulls a long thick sailor’s rope around a pole. Clients grab both ends of the rope, pull it taut, and do whatever it takes to make the rope lift, the higher, the louder, and the longer the better. Make sure you squat between pulls to get the best leverage and the best exercise. This is also good for your upper arms and back.
Slide board – Want to stop the wiggle in those inner thighs? The slide board is a great way to exercise while having tons of fun. Merely slide on the slick “socks” provided with the slide board – the “socks” cover most regular size sneakers, and you can even wear them on your own sock feet – set your distance, and slide back and forth to your heart’s content.
Jump rope – Integrate jumping rope into your favorite health circuit. Feel like a kid again and start the sweat running! For best results, use a plastic rope. When spinning the rope, keep your hands equidistance apart and allow it to hit the ground before you jump over it. Jump rope can take a moment to really get into - keep trying! Eventually, you will get the hang of it! For more tips, check out a Cambridge personal trainer such as Callie Durbrow.
Rows – Hang a exercise band with handles from a bar hung at a high level with the bands falling on either side. Lay/stand below the straps and pull yourself up. This is a great way to prep for a full push up if you are not quite there yet. The better you get at this, the lower you should hang below the straps. Having fun?
Consult a professional for assistance with these and other exercises.