Four Elements

This morning I was lucky enough to do my resistance workout with my husband Jason. Not only was it great to get a workout with him, but I was able to share some of the information I have learned as a trainer and he, of course, brought new perspective to my teaching techniques. Jason is a great sounding board and full of feedback and ideas. He brought to light the fact that as a trainer, it is my responsibility to provide the foundation for safe, effective and fun results. Based on that, I am providing what I feel to be four key elements to strength training.

Posture & Spine Alignment: We have gone over finding your neutral spine and posture. Once again, your shoulders should be down, away from your ears and pressing into your "back pockets," like you are sliding your shoulder blades into the back pockets of your pants. Your feet should be hip distance apart and parallel. Hip distance = hip bones.

Core Engagement: Your core should be engaged keeping in mind that when you engage your deepest core muscles you are not engaging you glute muscles, they are not connected!

Muscle Awarenesss: Bring your mental awareness into your workout. Focus your energy on the muscles you are working, it will increase your overall benefit and maintain the integrity of your exercise.

Exhale on the Action: Simple, exhale your breath with the action of the exercise, your core will also engage!

There you go. Four key elements to strength training.
Posture
Core
Mindfulness
Breath

Have fun!