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Intermediate Bosu Ball Push Ups

October 15, 2019October 15, 2019 feyfitnessLeave a comment

Hello and welcome everyone to another edition of Fey Fitness! In this video we are exploring an intermediate level chest exercise called a Bosu Ball Pushup. I like to save this exercise for clients to transition them out of regular pushups and into something a little more advanced as the movement allows for lots of variation depending on skill level and strength.

Why Do a Bosu Ball Pushup?

This exercise emphasizes strength in the body and helps create toned muscles.
Bosu Ball Pushups are more advanced forms of a pushup because they require more core, pec, shoulder and tricep stability in order to complete the movement.
Working on these muscle groups helps you build stability, strength and power in your upper body. This will allow you to have more functional mobility in your everyday life.

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Fey

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Beginner Friendly Teaser with Resistance Bands For Core and Upper Body Fitness

October 8, 2019 feyfitnessLeave a comment

Hello and welcome everyone to another edition of Fey Fitness! In this video we are exploring another intermediate level resistance band exercise that will target both the abdominal muscles and upper body. I’ve made the teaser for this exercise more beginner friendly- in case you were having some difficulty performing a teaser with both legs lifted.

Why Do a Resistance Band Teaser with Overhead Press and Bicep Curl?

The lat muscles act as stabilizers in many other exercises such as squats, deadlifts and bench presses. Our lats also protect our spine during exercises such as these.
By increasing our muscle mass and lowering our body fat we reshape our back’s landscape. Reshaping the upper body in this manner can make us appear slimmer because the “V” shape starts at the back by being widest near the shoulders and tapering in at the waist. This is useful in creating that hourglass shape so many women want; and that “V” shape creates the desired shape so many men are after.

I love a good overhead press. It is a fabulous exercise that is a compound, full body movement. Additionally, the act of pressing a weight or band over your head means more of your smaller stabilizer muscles are being engaged in order to complete the movement- so you may find that you press less weight than you are used to lifting. This is a good thing, we want to strengthen both the large and small muscle groups so the body has more functionality in a variety of movements both inside and outside the gym.

Work multiple areas of the core at once. This move target the rectus abdominis, the transverse abdominis and hip flexors at the same time- so you get more accomplished during your workout.
Improve your balance. You all know by now that I love exercises that increase balance, because it is so useful in our everyday lives. From simple tasks like getting out of bed in the morning, to walking down stairs, better balance means a better quality of life.
CORE STRENGTH! CORE STRENGTH! CORE STRENGTH! A strong core also helps us with the rest of our fitness lives. A well-conditioned core helps keep us steady and our posture safe during weighted squats, during an Arnold Press, or when performing back exercises.

My Patreon page is now live, so please go show some love there as well. I’d like to make some upgrades to my videos to enhance your viewing pleasure, and any support would be greatly appreciated!

Cheers,

Fey

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Resistance Band Teaser and Back Workout

September 30, 2019September 30, 2019 feyfitnessLeave a comment

Hello and welcome everyone to another edition of Fey Fitness! In this video we are exploring another intermediate level resistance band exercise that will target both the abdominal muscles and back.

Why Do a Resistance Band Teaser with Back Workout?

A neutral grip back workout will work a majority of back muscles, including the Latissimus Dorsi (also known as “lat” muscles. The lat muscles are vital to back health because they connect the spine, pelvis, ribs, scapula and upper arm. These muscles work by adducting, rotating and extending the arms through a full range of motion. They are also responsible for moving the arms back and down towards the hips.
The lat muscles act as stabilizers in many other exercises such as squats, deadlifts and bench presses. Our lats also protect our spine during exercises such as these.
By increasing our muscle mass and lowering our body fat we reshape our back’s landscape. Reshaping the upper body in this manner can make us appear slimmer because the “V” shape starts at the back by being widest near the shoulders and tapering in at the waist. This is useful in creating that hourglass shape so many women want; and that “V” shape creates the desired shape so many men are after.
A basic neutral narrow grip low row is a good movement for shoulder girdle health and for promoting balance in horizontal pulling and pushing. This is of great importance to those of us who love the bench press.
Work multiple areas of the core at once. This move target the rectus abdominis, the transverse abdominis and hip flexors at the same time- so you get more accomplished during your workout.
Improve your balance. You all know by now that I love exercises that increase balance, because it is so useful in our everyday lives. From simple tasks like getting out of bed in the morning, to walking down stairs, better balance means a better quality of life.
CORE STRENGTH! CORE STRENGTH! CORE STRENGTH! A strong core also helps us with the rest of our fitness lives. A well-conditioned core helps keep us steady and our posture safe during weighted squats, during an Arnold Press, or when performing back exercises.

My Patreon page is now live, so please go show some love there as well. I’d like to make some upgrades to my videos to enhance your viewing pleasure, and any support would be greatly appreciated!

Cheers,

Fey

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Advanced Reverse Crunch Ab and Leg Exercise

August 14, 2019 feyfitnessLeave a comment

Hello and welcome everyone to another edition of Fey Fitness! In this video we are exploring an advanced level core and also leg exercise that you can use with resistance bands or a Pilates springboard. Please be sure to follow the instructions in this video very carefully as this is an advanced level move and I want to keep you safe while performing this exercise.

Why Do Core Work with Resistance Bands?

By tensing your core muscles you keep the back in proper position to protect it during abdominal exercise. So basically, you are working your abs while keeping the back safe.
Performing this movement helps correct the pelvic tilt seen in people who sit for long periods of time.
Lumbo-hip-pelvic stabilizer muscles are also engaged to strengthen the hips and protect the back.
Motor control is also increased in the body. This means that your body moves more smoothly and effectively when asked to perform movements, such as lifting weights, rearranging furniture in the living room, or getting in and out of bed.
Work multiple areas of the core at once. This move target the rectus abdominis, the transverse abdominis and hip flexors at the same time- so you get more accomplished during your workout.
Improve your balance. You all know by now that I love exercises that increase balance, because it is so useful in our everyday lives. From simple tasks like getting out of bed in the morning, to walking down stairs, better balance means a better quality of life.
The hip adductors and quadriceps will get a slight workout from this exercise, which will make them stronger for activities like running, walking or getting out of chairs.
CORE STRENGTH! CORE STRENGTH! CORE STRENGTH! A strong core also helps us with the rest of our fitness lives. A well-conditioned core helps keep us steady and our posture safe during weighted squats, during an Arnold Press, or when performing back exercises.

How to Perform Core and Leg Work with Bands:

Lay down on your back with your shoulders rolled back and your shoulder blades firmly planted on the ground beneath you.
Move your hips into either neutral or imprint, depending on what feels best for you.
Knit the ribs down and inward to engage your deep core muscles.
When you are ready, bring both legs up into table top and place the resistance bands (or Pilates roll down bar) around the arches of your feet.
Slowly extend your legs to the center of the room, or perform a straight leg lower and lift, then bring the hips up into a reverse crunch or short spine.
Moving just as slow, return the starting position.
Continue moving in this manner for 12-15 reps and for 3 sets total.

My Patreon page is now live, so please go show some love there as well. I’d like to make some upgrades to my videos to enhance your viewing pleasure, and any support would be greatly appreciated!

Cheers,

Fey

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Beginner Ab Exercises with Resistance Bands or Pilates Reformer

July 23, 2019July 23, 2019 feyfitnessLeave a comment

Hello and welcome everyone to another edition of Fey Fitness! In this video we are exploring a beginner level core exercise that you can use with resistance bands or a Pilates reformer.

Why Do a Core Work with Bands?

By tensing your core muscles you keep the back in proper position to protect it during abdominal exercise. So basically, you are working your abs while keeping the back safe.
Performing this movement helps correct the pelvic tilt seen in people who sit for long periods of time.
Lumbo-hip-pelvic stabilizer muscles are also engaged to strengthen the hips and protect the back.
Motor control is also increased in the body. This means that your body moves more smoothly and effectively when asked to perform movements, such as lifting weights, rearranging furniture in the living room, or getting in and out of bed.
Work multiple areas of the core at once. This move target the rectus abdominis, the transverse abdominis and hip flexors at the same time- so you get more accomplished during your workout.
Improve your balance. You all know by now that I love exercises that increase balance, because it is so useful in our everyday lives. From simple tasks like getting out of bed in the morning, to walking down stairs, better balance means a better quality of life.
The hip adductors and quadriceps will get a slight workout from this exercise, which will make them stronger for activities like running, walking or getting out of chairs.
CORE STRENGTH! CORE STRENGTH! CORE STRENGTH! A strong core also helps us with the rest of our fitness lives. A well-conditioned core helps keep us steady and our posture safe during weighted squats, during an Arnold Press, or when performing back exercises.

How to Perform Core Work with Bands:

Lay down on your back with your shoulders rolled back and your shoulder blades firmly planted on the ground beneath you.
Move your hips into either neutral or imprint, depending on what feels best for you.
Knit the ribs down and inward to engage your deep core muscles.
When you are ready, bring both legs up into table top and place the resistance bands (or Pilates straps) around your thighs between knee and hip height.
Slowly extend your legs to the center of the room, or perform a straight leg lower and lift.
Moving just as slow, return the starting position.
Continue moving in this manner for 12-15 reps and for 3 sets total.

My Patreon page is now live, so please go show some love there as well. I’d like to make some upgrades to my videos to enhance your viewing pleasure, and any support would be greatly appreciated!

Cheers,

Fey

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Intermediate Ab Roll Ups (with Variations for Advancement)

July 16, 2019 feyfitnessLeave a comment

*Sorry for the late posting. My internet was being weird all day today.*

Hello and welcome everyone to another edition of Fey Fitness! In this video we are exploring an intermediate level core exercise that I like to call a Roll Up.

Why Do a Roll Up?
• Improve your balance. You all know by now that I love exercises that increase balance, because it is so useful in our everyday lives. From simple tasks like getting out of bed in the morning, to walking down stairs, better balance means a better quality of life.
• CORE STRENGTH! CORE STRENGTH! CORE STRENGTH! A strong core also helps us with the rest of our fitness lives. A well-conditioned core helps keep us steady and our posture safe during weighted squats, during an Arnold Press, or when performing back exercises.
• This exercise emphasizes strength in the body and helps create toned muscles.

How to Perform a Roll Up:
1. Lay down on your back with your legs straight on the floor (for a beginner), bent in table top (for intermediate), or extended straight at a 45degree angle (for advanced).
2. Tuck your chin slightly to protect your neck and bring your hands up to point towards the ceiling above your shoulders.
3. As you exhale, articulate up one spinal vertebra at a time until you are completely seated.
4. Roll down slowly in the same manner of articulation until you are flat on your back again.
5. Continue moving in this manner for 12-15 reps. Be sure to repeat for 3-4 sets total.

My Patreon page is now live, so please go show some love there as well. I’d like to make some upgrades to my videos to enhance your viewing pleasure, and any support would be greatly appreciated!

Cheers,

Fey