Hold bar with the hands approximately shoulder width apart
Hands must be equal distance from the center of the bar
Lift the bar from the supports holding over the upper portion of the chest
Downward Movement
Chest – Bench Press Downward Movement
Lower the bar slowly with the elbows out until it touches the chest
Keep wrists rigid, the forearms perpendicular to the floor and parallel to each other. The grip width will determine how parallel the forearms are to each other.
Upward Movement
Extended the arms straight up to complete the exercise
DO NOT forcefully lock the elbows
DO NOT arch the lower back or lift the buttocks from the original position
What if you went to your doctor because you were not feeling very well and upon completion of a thorough examination, the doctor simply prescribes a healthy workout regimen and nutritious meal plan as your treatment? It seems as though this is going to become a more frequent occurrence for preventative healthcare. As more and more individuals realize that they are not living very healthy lifestyles which could inevitably bring about diseases such as Type 2 Diabetes, they may also be realizing that some form of self treatment is not that difficult to implement. Does it really take a doctor to tell someone that they need to eat healthy foods and exercise in order to prevent sickness? Whether it does or not, that is what doctors are going to be doing as is explained in an LA Times article published on the 9th of January 2013 by Melissa Healy.
Basically, the article explains that those that are obese and/or at risk of developing Type 2 Diabetes will be “prescribed” the Diabetes Prevention Program. This program simply consists of a 12 week session in which a coach teaches the individuals to lose five to seven percent of their body weight, limit fat and caloric intake, track and control portion size and overall food intake, and ensure that they are getting at least 150 minutes of exercise each week.
Those that participated in and adhered to the aforementioned program were able to reach weight loss goals in approximately three months and were able to maintain a healthy weight for more than a year. The results were that they mitigated their risk of developing Type 2 Diabetes by 58 percent, as was published in the New England Journal of Medicine in 2002.
This article also touches on how the government might implement these practices in regard to healthcare and insurance. For example, these programs for weight loss and lifestyle modification will be available to patients through their health insurance. So health insurance could essentially pay for your gym membership. The take-away from that would be that in utilizing these preventative techniques, the government will be preventing illness rather than treating it at a greater cost later on.
Nonetheless, we all need to eat healthy, nutrient rich, properly portioned meals. it is also very important that we exercise regularly. We don’t need to visit a doctor to figure that out. Visit your local gym and talk to a Personal Trainer. They can help you on your way to a much healthier lifestyle, not to mention diabetes prevention before it becomes a concern at all. There is a saying that goes like this: “If you do not make time for exercise now, you will have to make time for illness later!” Make time to live a healthy lifestyle NOW.
Greetings to all on this lovely Saturday morning! We are pleased to expand your abilities with the Kangoo Jumps! This morning once again at Fitness Results we had our Kangoo familiarization clinic where we provide information about the rebound shoes and their Impact Protection System. What we do here is go through the basic functioning of the Kangoo Jumps, how to get into the shoes, proper wear and care, and demonstrations of exactly how to conduct the movements and exercises associated with our classes. It won’t be long before our classes are in full effect! We would love to see you out here next Saturday for YOUR free familiarization. We will get you ready to jump to your heart’s delight and losing those unwanted pounds in no time! We are about results! If there is any way that we can help you achieve YOUR fitness results, please come by to see what we can do for you!
Thank you for helping make our Fitness Results Blog a success! We look forward to sharing more with you in the New Year. If you have any topics that interest you please let us know and we will be sure to help feed your interest! We wish you health and happiness in 2013 and always!
Your Friends,
Fitness Results Team
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