Hitting the gym!

Today the students and I visited the weight room at Skidmore College for resistance training.  We explored various exercises to do with free weights and how to get to know the gym and what it has to offer.  Check out a few featured exercises:

Rachel doing a biceps curl:

Nadya on the floor doing a pectorals press and Rachel standing doing a cross/wood chop:

To work on stabilization, the students were instructed to balance on one foot or to use a stability ball while completing their numerous repetitions of lower weight.  For strength, the students used more weight, less repetitions and a stable base.  Depending upon your goals, you should alter your workout. 

And remember, with an increase in strength often comes a decrease in flexibility.... so keep up with your flexibility training during both pre- and post-workout warm-ups and cool downs.