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Easy Workout to Travel With

Written on May 27, 2008

Just because you are traveling or you do not have a home gym, doesnt mean you cant get in a good workout. This is a simple and easy to travel with Thera-band work out. All you need is a Thera-band, and you can take your workout with you, therefore there are no more excuses for not working out. So start this simple exercise routine and improve your health and wellness.

Warm-up

Abdominals -Floor Crunches -Lower Abdominals -Oblique Crunches

Leg Curl 2 x 15 repetitions - Secure band to a stable object. Sit in a chair with one leg almost straight. Loop band around ankle, contract leg, bending at the knee. Return to the starting position under control.

Leg Press 2x 15 repetitions - Lying flat on your back, loop one end around your foot and grasp the other end of the band. Extend your leg out to near complete extension. Return to starting position under control.

Chest Press 2x15 repetitions - Seated in a high back chair with the theraband wrapped around back of chair at chest level. Grasp the ends of band in each hand. Press your arms away from your chest. Return to the starting position under control.

Seated Rowing 2x15 repetitions - Sit in a chair with feet extended in front of you. Wrap the band around the middle of your feet and grasp each end of the band. Straighten your back into an upright position. Pull your hands to your side, trying to squeeze your shoulder blades together. Return under control to the starting position.

Lat Pull Down 2x15 repetitions - Tie a knot in the middle of the band and place it over the center of a door. Close the door so that the knot is on the other side of the door and the band is locked into the door. Sit on the floor with your back against the door. Grasp each end of the band and from an arms overhead position, pull your elbows to your side. Return under control to the starting position.

Shoulder Press 2x15 repetitions - Sit in a chair and have the band wrapped under the seat of the chair. Grasp on to each end of the band. With your elbows by your side and hands at your shoulders, press your hands above your head. Return them to the starting position under control. Remember to keep your shoulders and back erect and stable when lifting to the side.

Side Lateral Raise 2x15 repetitions - Stand up with one end of the band under your foot. Hold on to the other end. With your arms by your side and elbows slightly bent, raise the band to the side to shoulder level. Return to the starting position under control. Remember to keep your shoulders and back erect and stable when lifting to the side.

French Triceps Extension 2x15 repetitions - Seated in a chair, sit erect. With one hand behind your back hold one end of the theraband. The other hand is bent behind your head with elbow facing up, grasping the other end of the band. Extend your hand above your head. Return to the starting position under control. Keep your back straight and stable during the lift.

Biceps Curl 2x15 repetitions While standing, place the center of the band under your foot and the other ends in your hands. Your arms are beside you at waist level. Keeping your elbows locked to your side, bend at your elbows and lift your hands to your shoulders. Return to the starting position.

Kimberly Jamieson http://www.healthypainfreeliving.com has achieved success in living and maintaining a healthy fit lifestyle and has helped thousands achieve this success by using her fitness, diet, lifestyle and motivation tips. She is committed to helping womens fitness, and womens health and wellness and helping others achieve ultimate health and wellness.

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