Leg Exercise
Why Light Weights Can Have A Big Benefit, Too (Huffington post)
_By Briana Rognlin for Blisstree.com_ Most of today's top trainers will tell you that lifting light weights to slim down isn't a grand plan, despite fears of "bulking up" from heavy lifting. But a new study says that, on the flip side, adults who are intimidated by heavy weights shouldn't despair: Lifting little weights can still produce big results in muscle mass. This is particularly good news for older adults who risk injury or joint pain from lifting heavy weights, but need the exercise to maintain muscle mass. For the rest of us? Trainers aren't so sure this is grounds to give yourself a break at the gym. The study, led by Stuart Phillips at McMaster University in Ontario, examined a group of 21-year-old men who were all weight-lifting novices. Three times a week, the men did knee extensions on a weight machine; on one leg, they lifted 80 percent of the maximum weight they could lift to fatigue, for eight to 10 reps. On the other leg, they lifted 30 percent max to fatigue, at around 25 reps. Comparing MRIs of the men's quadriceps before and after 10 weeks of training, they found that ...
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Lilias! Flowing Postures: Legs & Buns [VHS] $2.20 Although instructor Lilias Folan introduces this program by explaining, “Safe, solid, standing yoga postures, when practiced regularly, will elegantly strengthen and shape your legs and seat,” only 9 minutes of this 35-minute video are standing postures. The rest are warm-ups and stretches for the feet, legs, hips, and back, and several postures that do not focus on the legs or buttocks at all. Th… |
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CherFitness: A New Attitude [VHS] $9.98 Keli Roberts, the instructor, is exceptionally informative and inspiring, and the moves are challenging, yet uncomplicated enough for beginners to learn in a short time. And the routines are fun and imaginative enough to inspire the most advanced users. Cher and friends have some lively fun going on, and do a good job in keeping the video unintimidating…. |
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Denise Austin – Hips Thighs & Buttocks [VHS] $14.98 … |
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