Equipment, Terms, Schedule

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 As I continue my fitness journey and transition from in-person classes to an online platform, I’ve gathered some helpful ideas, key terms, and essential equipment. These will support your learning and help you stay active while participating from home. 

TERMS: 

Isotonic: Muscles lengthening and shortening with contraction (bicep curls). 

Isometric: Muscle length does not change during contraction (wall sits). 

Concentric (shortening)/Eccentric (lengthening) 

Plyometrics: Muscles exert maximum force in short intervals of time. Increasing power and speed strength (jumping jacks). 

Pilates: Slow, controlled and precise movements to lengthen and strengthen stabilizing muscles (Bow pose with arm pump).  

Endurance Strength: Sustain intense activity for a long period of time. Low weight with high repetition.  

Core Muscles: all abdominal, some back and hip muscles. 

Fascia: Thin casing of connective tissue that surrounds and holds your muscles and organs.  It is innervated and provides form and function to your body. 

Yin Yoga: Floor yoga that is passive and held for longer periods of time.  Designed to stretch the fascia, tendons and ligaments and assist in its release.   

EQUIPMENT: Large exercise ball, small ball, mat, light dumbbells, resistance bands, bolster, blocks & blanket. (Online Amazon, Walmart, TJ-Max). 

Large Exercise Balls: under 5' = 45cm ball, 5'1" - 5'7" = 55cm ball, 5'8" - 5"11" = 65cm ball

Resistance bands: Yellow = X-light/Green = Light (note different brands can vary.  Make sure to look at resistance weight before you buy).