For the Ladies

I know that I don't post many workouts for the Ladies, and I'll try to post more, so I thought I would post some in sights into training for women.

A lot of women are not strong when they can be, the advantage for women being strong is a better quality of life. Strong women are less prone to falling and to shoulder and back injuries. Strength training builds strong bones and helps keep testosterone levels up. Strong bones are a must for all women, and t-ratios are super important for sexual health in women.

I know that many of you have back and knee issues, therefore I would like to give you some guide lines to follow so that you won't injure yourselves lifting weights. To keep your back healthy avoid leg lifts of any kind for abs, also avoid straight leg sit ups, as these over load the lower back. Do Crunches with your chin up. (watch Denise Austin do these and you'll be golden) Do toe touches with your legs held up vertical to the floor and try to touch your shins. Do Denise Austin style hip ups. (you can view all of Denise Austins ab stuff on youtube) When doing squats push your butt back and keep your shins straight up and down and not forward. The best way to do this is by using an exercise ball up against a wall. Try to push off your heels and not you toes this transfers the weight into your glutes and off your knees. When doing leg presses keep you feet up high on the platform and push with your heels.

If you have shin splints and walking bothers you, wear good shoes. Avoid running shoes as they are too soft, try using Sketcher Shape Ups. These shoes have good solid soles and the shape really helps build good overall leg strength. I love walking and the benefits are awesome. Walking is one of the best ways to relax and get in shape at the same time. I love to pray and walk, especially at night so I can see the stars. I hope this will help, and I promise to post more workouts in the future.

Coach George Phipps