The Art of Strength: Providence

Strength is a skill…StrongFirst is proud to present The Foundation of Strength Series.Strength is a foundational skill, upon which athletic performance depends. Understanding the basics of strength training and growing familiar with their mechanics is the first step in becoming a better athlete. Getting stronger allows you to play harder and stay in the game longer. Strength supports better performance on the field and resilience to injury. Strength overcomes, strength endures.Foundation of Strength provides easy-to-follow, simple instruction on basic exercises designed to make anyone much, much stronger. As it’s often said, the difference between being good and being great is having a fundamental understanding and mastery of the basics. The Kettlebell- A simple to use gym-in-a-hand that provides anytime, anywhere strength and conditioning. Learn and master the kettlebell swing, get up and squat and understand why kettlebells are found in any facility that teaches power, mobility and performance.The Barbell- Perhaps no three exercises are more important to any athlete than the deadlift, the squat and the press. Each appears deceptively simple, but success in any of them requires an understanding of proper mechanics and the correct set up that leads to a successful finish. Spend a little time learning the basics of the barbell and watch your lifts get bigger while you get stronger and stay safer.Dumbbells- There’s a lot more to using dumbbells than biceps c...

Manufacturer: Columbus Health Works Productions

COLUMBUS HEALTH WORKS DVD

Manufacturer: Real Big Publishing

Do hard-core, thong-clad, boot camp workouts scare you silly? Has it been a long time since you last worked out? Are you recovering from an illness, injury or surgery? Are you tired of workouts that are too fast, too complicated or just too hard? Don't give up; The Fat Chick can help! Based on knowledge gleaned over a lifetime of getting her big butt in motion and decades of teaching people of all ages, shapes, sizes and abilities, Fat Chick Jeanette DePatie gets you up off the couch and back into exercise. This uniquely interactive 12-week program starts small (with just a few minutes workout in week one) and builds gradually to a one-hour workout. With The Fat Chick, you can and will work out!

Manufacturer: Liquid Arts Media

The FIT DVD series includes a Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced workout. Each workout has 3 20 minute Circuits that includes cardio, core and functional strength training. Workouts also include a FIT challenge to push your results to another level and a Faith Inspired Message to make you strong from the inside out. Create results that last and get F.I.T.

Manufacturer: Bill Fabrocini LLC

The Sacred 25 and Beyond is a step by step demonstration and explanation of the whole body exercises featured in Thinner This Year, the sequel to the NY Times best seller, Younger Next Year, by Chris Crowley and Harry Lodge. Physical Therapist Bill Fabrocini, who designed this exercise program, guides you through a unique series of strength exercises providing instruction and helpful tips on how to maximize the benefits. Emphasizing the importance of whole body movement, this DVD shows you how to incorporate stability and strength training into your exercise program so that you can get lean, strong, and fit. "A brilliant assembly of exercises that provide a blueprint of how we should move in everyday life. This program will help you to move more freely as you age, help you to lose weight, reduce joint pain, and enhance the quality of your life" Chris Crowley

Manufacturer: Gaiam - Fitness Brand: Gaiam

Team with Matt Giordano to build flexibility, strength and a competitive edge...Yoga instructor Matt Giordano leverages his experience as a runner, knowledge of bio-mechanics, and integrative mind and body techniques in a runner's yoga series created to elevate performance and provide balance to the sport's high-impact intensity.Includes three (3) practices to improve your run!Pre-Run Practice (20 minutes):Focused pre-run sequence helps prepare critical joints and muscles for a safer, freer running experience.Yoga for Conditioning (20 minutes):Off-day yoga workout features a series of poses that help realign the bones, ease muscle tension, build overall body strength and hone a mental edge.Post-Run Practice (20 minutes):Work the major muscle groups, release tension, speed recovery and connect to the joy of the run.Bonus: Pose Details for a Deeper Stretch & Injury Prevention (5 minutes):Matt takes it to the next level with detailed instructions for a deeper stretch. These 1-2 minute bonus segments will give you the tools to relax tight muscles and avoid common running injuries. *Healthy Shins - Strengthen & stretch the shin*Lizard Pose - Stretch out the groin and the thighs at the same time*Hamstring Secrets - Loosen tight hamstrings with this series of forward folds*Soleful Stretch - Strengthen the muscles of the foot to help prevent plantar fascitis

Manufacturer: Chair Dancing International

Chair Dancing Fitness: Life's A Celebration

Manufacturer: Gaiam - Fitness

Certified fitness instructor Madeleine Lewis guides four stretching programs designed to increase flexibility, stretch muscles, and make daily life easier and more pain free.Includes:A.M. Stretch (30 min)Stretch muscles, improve flexibility and gain better posture with this 30-minute routine. This gentle practice will energize both body and mind.P.M. Stretch (30 min)Contains a series of slow, relaxing movements designed to lengthen muscles, and increase range of motion. Includes a relaxing self-massage for the feet that revitalizes the entire body after a long day.Daily Stretch (20 min)Increase flexibility and relieve stiffness with this short sequence of daily stretches.Stretch Conditioning (20 min)A short stretching routine with instructions on how to use props to promote flexibility and boost energy levels while preventing injury.*Practices have been previously released as single DVDs

Manufacturer: Ymaa Publication

TAI CHI FITNESS IN 20 MINUTES Tai Chi Ball is an amazing whole-body exercise known for quickly improving your health. In only 20 minutes a day, you can stimulate your entire body and improve your circulation, balance, and more. Tai Chi master David-Dorian Ross guides you through a progression of easy-to- follow routines. In Workout 1, you'll learn a short bare hand Tai Chi sequence of common movements with detailed instruction. In Workout 2, you'll learn to add two lightweight Starter Tai Chi Balls to the movements, adding weight resistance to make you stronger. Workout 3 offers a challenge for those interested in taking their health to the next level by exercising with a larger Tai Chi Ball. • Follow along with three effective 15-20 minute workouts. • Learn a basic Tai Chi sequence. • Feel stronger with repeated practice. Tai Chi Ball is one of the most powerful exercises to strengthen your entire body.