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Jump Starter. Name 3 important things you have learned about strength training. Fitness Center Intro Lower Body Machines and Cardio Exercises. Lower Body Exercises Squat on Bosu Bosu Step Ups Leg Curl Machine Leg Extension Machine Leg Press Machine. Lower Body Strength Training. Benefits
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Jump Starter Name 3 important things you have learned about strength training
Fitness Center IntroLower Body Machines and Cardio Exercises Lower Body Exercises • Squat on Bosu • Bosu Step Ups • Leg Curl Machine • Leg Extension Machine • Leg Press Machine
Lower Body Strength Training Benefits • Prevention of injuries • More definition in muscles • Stronger bones • Better balance and coordination
Lower Body Basics • Abdominals pulled in • Knees always stay over ankle when lowering • Back straight • Shoulders back • Slow and controlled movement
Cardio Equipment/Machines Treadmill Bike Elliptical
1. Elliptical Before you start: -Turn on -Adjust resistance -Adjust program
2. Bike Before you start: • Adjust seat height • Choose program - Choose desired resistance
3. Treadmill Before you start: -Step on sides -Turn on and choose program -Adjust incline
Lower Body Exercise • Squat on Bosu Muscles Worked: -Hamstrings (Upper back thigh) -Quads (Upper front thigh) -Glutes (Butt) -Gastrocnemius (Calf) Before you start: - Shoes tied - Bosu flat or on ball side -Space around you clear
2. Bosu Step Ups Muscles Worked: - Hamstrings - Glut Maximus - Quads - Gastrocnemius Before you start: - Shoes tied -Space around you clear
Lower Body Exercises 3. Leg Curl Muscles Worked: -Hamstrings -Glut Maximus Before you start: -Adjust leg pad
4. Leg Extension Machine Muscles Worked: -Quads Before you start: -Adjust leg pad
5. Leg Press Machine Muscles Worked: -Hamstrings (Back of Thigh) -Glut Maximus (Butt) -Quads (Top Front Thigh) -Gastrocnemius (Calf) Before you start: -Adjust Seat -Knees bent -Back straight