Saturday, May 19, 2012
Friday, May 4, 2012
Standing Heel Raises
The standing heel raises isolate mainly the gastrocnemius muscle and is very important for normal gait (walking). This is definitely one of the "Look-at-me" muscles which I normally discourage people from focusing too much on. However, this muscle group is crucial to every day function and should be strengthened regularly.
Try doing 30 repetitions. If this is too easy, try holding weights in your hand to make it harder.
Good Luck!
Good Luck!
Seated Heel Raises
The calf muscle is actually "muscleS". The calf muscle is made up of the gastrocnemius and soleus muscle group. Both are involved in helping you point your toe and/or stand on your tippy-toes. The Soleus is more active when your knee is bent.
There is a machine at most gyms that you can sit in with your knees bent and lift weights to strengthen this muscle. The video shown here is how you do the exercise in the comfort of your own home. The video has a friend doing the exercise with weights on her knees. You can do it with or without weight.
Start with no weight and do 30. When you can do 30 repetitions easily, it is time to add more weight!
Good luck!
There is a machine at most gyms that you can sit in with your knees bent and lift weights to strengthen this muscle. The video shown here is how you do the exercise in the comfort of your own home. The video has a friend doing the exercise with weights on her knees. You can do it with or without weight.
Start with no weight and do 30. When you can do 30 repetitions easily, it is time to add more weight!
Good luck!
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
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