Tag Archives: exercise

Happy New Year – And how to spend the first day

Posted on January 1, 2011 by Margot

Happy New Year from all of us at Rubberbanditz! Hope you had a fun night and are rolling about of bed a little late ready to start your new year right – the healthy way. Might we recommend throwing some … Continue reading →

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Festive Exercise: Squat Skier

Posted on November 29, 2010 by Margot

The weather is finally getting cold here in North Carolina – even a chance of flurries tonight – so it’s time to make our exercise routines festive. No, we don’t mean wearing a Santa hat to the gym; we mean … Continue reading →

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Circuit Training: What is it, anyways?

Posted on November 26, 2010 by Margot

Circuit training is designed to work you in all five of the main fitness categories: aerobic fitness, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility and body composition. When you circuit train, you want to focus on high intensity for the whole routine. … Continue reading →

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Fall is here! Daylight is gone! How to keep up

Posted on October 26, 2010 by Margot

Here is North Carolina, outside of the mountains, we are just getting into some good fall weather. It still gets into the upper 70s some days, but we are finally getting those chilly mornings. Only problem? We are losing daylight! … Continue reading →

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Core Exercise: The Hyperextension

Posted on October 17, 2010 by Margot

Core exercises are very fickle. It might appear you are doing the exercise correctly, but you could be doing it totally wrong. Form and execution are extremely important, and to be honest, there are a few moves I just can’t … Continue reading →

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Active TV Watching – Can you do it?

Posted on September 17, 2010 by Margot

One of the most common tips to get healthy or lose weight, etc.,  I have seen over the years is do exercises while you watch TV. Sit-ups on the commercial breaks, squats while you watch your favorite show (The Office … Continue reading →

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Tips: Getting the most out of your bicep exercises

Posted on September 12, 2010 by Margot

In college, I had a few male friends who practiced, to say the least, not a full body routine. One friend would head over to the weight room and do bicep curls for as long as he could stand it. … Continue reading →

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Exercise: Triceps Pushdown

Posted on August 18, 2010 by Margot

Today we are looking at the tricep pushdown. Along with the general tricep exercise tips, I have another pointer for this specific move. When you are working your triceps, you will notice that it is easy to use your body … Continue reading →

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Working the Triceps

Posted on August 17, 2010 by Margot

This week our focus is on the triceps. Before we jump into the learning, I have a little resistance band anecdote about my gym. The other day at total strength, the instructor had us using the standard equipment and a … Continue reading →

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The Military Press

Posted on August 11, 2010 by Margot

The military press is a great move to hit most of your shoulder muscles. There are lots of variations, including those both sitting and standing, to meet your individual needs. You can also adjust this exercise to meet your needs … Continue reading →

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