RIO Fitness Chicago® Exercise & Nutrition Blog

RIO Fitness Chicago® Tip:

Want to make exercising easier? Here's a couple tips.

Pushing through the heels: Whether walking, running, going up stairs, doing lunges/squats pushing through the heels activates the glutes & hamstrings and prevents overloading the quadriceps.

Tightening the abodominals: Keeping your abs by your spine (while continuously breathing) during exercises, especially strength exercises, prevents unnecessary pressure to the lower back/lumbar spine.

Breathing: Proper breathing helps prevent the heart rate from getting up too quickly. Try breathing in thru the mouth and out thru the nose so your mouth doesn't get too dry.

Tightening the glutes & abodominals: Tightening these two on every exercise makes every exercise a core exercise. Having a strong core protects your neck, back, spine, and knees.