Posted by Chad Anderson CSCS on December 27, 2007 under Core Training, General Fitness, Sample Workouts | 
I enjoy exposing people to new exercises or new ways to spice up traditional exercises they already perform. So, from time to time I will post sample workouts, exercise combinations, full body routines, etc. for you to try on your own. Hopefully this will open the door a little for you to experiment with what you do to make your exercise program more enjoyable and more effective. Read more of this article »
Posted by Chad Anderson CSCS on December 23, 2007 under Golf Fitness |
Ask any golfer which physical attribute is the most important when it comes to golf performance and 9 times out of 10 they will reply, “flexibility.” They are correct, but do they know why?
Most individuals believe flexibility is the most important attribute because it will allow your body to move through a full range of motion. However, flexibility does more than just improve your range of motion; it improves muscle function. Read more of this article »
Posted by Chad Anderson CSCS on December 20, 2007 under Exercise Library |
1. Starting Position:
a. Dumbbells held at the sides
b. Feet slightly wider than hip width apart
c. Toes pointed slightly outward
d. Eyes focused straight ahead or slightly upward
2. Descent: Slowly flex as the knees and hips, allowing the hips to travel back. (As if sitting down in a chair) Back should remain flat or slightly arched, with the chest up and out. Focus on keeping as upright as possible without allowing your knees to travel in front of the toes. Weight should be distributed between the heel and arch of the feet. Do not allow the weight to shift to the balls of the feet. Inhale while lowering.
3. Continue the downward movement until the thighs are parallel to the floor, or if not able to reach parallel, the lowest achievable depth.
4. Extend the hips and knees, again maintaining a flat back posture, or slightly arched, with the eyes focused straight ahead or slightly upward, and the weight balanced between the heels and arches of the feet. Do not allow the knees to shift inward or outward. Exhale during the upward movement.
5. Continue extension of knees and hips until the starting position has been reached.
Posted by Chad Anderson CSCS on December 16, 2007 under Weight Loss |
Many individuals bulk at the idea of cutting down on the amount of abdominal work they perform. Instead, they insist on spending 15-20 minutes at the end of their workout focusing on gut-busting ab movements in hopes of obtaining the elusive six-pack. Little do they realize this time could be better spent by doing little or no direct ab work at all! Read more of this article »
Posted by Chad Anderson CSCS on December 13, 2007 under General Fitness, Strength Training |
One of the fundamental principles of exercise prescription, specifically resistance training, is the principle of exercise order. Which exercises do I do first? Which do I do last? Does exercise order really matter? From personal observations in the weight room, it would seem to many it doesn’t matter. However, if you want an effective exercise program you must consider the order of the exercises. Read more of this article »
