YMCAfit Blog

Posted: Monday, 25 March 2013
YMCAfit tutor Rachel Smith demonstrates our next exercise of the month, Warrior 2 into extended angle exercise that strengthens the legs, arms and shoulders, helps to relieve lower backache and tones the abdominal muscles.
Posted: Tuesday, 12 March 2013
This month we look at using the Cadillac to carry out a push-through on the stomach with back extension exercise. This exercise will work the spinal extensors, gluteus maximus and hamstrings. By engaging the abdominal muscles you will be able to evenly extend throughout the spine.
Posted: Thursday, 28 February 2013
This month Lincoln Blandford - a YMCAfit tutor, encourages you to try out an ipsilateral single arm pullover with hip extension. An exercise which is fantastic for anyone who finds they have excessive curvature of the spine during big compound lifts.
Posted: Wednesday, 20 February 2013
This month we look at stationary lunges using a stability cushion which engages the core and strengthens the legs.
Posted: Monday, 04 February 2013
Packed with world class presenters, creative workouts, stimulating workshops and informative lectures, the International Fitness Showcase 2013 (IFS) is a must-attend event for YMCAfit students and graduates.
Posted: Friday, 01 February 2013
YMCAfit tutor Rachel Smith demonstrates our next exercise of the month, Ab's variations - a curl-up exercise that increase strength, flexibility and muscle tone.