What are your favorite exercise moves? I am always interested in hearing the explanation for why people do the workouts they do. What are their training goals and what are the purposes for doing those specific lifts. A few fitness experts actually shared their favorite exercises. There are so many aspects of fitness and that's why anyone can do it! As a disclaimer, I will say to modify and incorporate what is going to be best for your own program. Be on the lookout for JOHO staff's favorite moves as well! Why not here from industry experts and the experts right here at home?
Collette DeBenedetto, author of "The Intuitive Athlete", said that her favorite exercise is cleans. No, I don't mean cleaning the house. Cleans are an Olympic lift that focuses on the back, hamstring, and glute muscles. Don't be scared by the wording or by the fact that it is an Olympic lift. This can be done with a barbell, dumbbell, or kettlebell. As Collette puts it, "The clean focuses on explosive power first and foremost, while also building strength and speed. Olympic lifting, such as the clean, helps build bone density, and will improve performance in almost any sport."
Dolvett Quince, a trainer on "The Biggest Loser", says that burpees are her favorite exercise. Oh no! The dreaded burpee! Dolvett loves it for the combination of using multiple muscle groups and raising your cardio as you do it.
Kristen McGee, a celebrity yoga and Pilates instructor, says that she would choose Downward Facing Dog as her favorite exercise. She loves that it is a move that can be done at any time and anywhere. In her words, "Downward Facing Dog works the entire body from head to toe. You use your arms and legs to stretch and strengthen the body. Your core is keeping you supported."
Ben Greenfield, a triathlon expert, prefers the kettlebell swing. It's another exercise that can be done anywhere and "it burns more calories than sprinting." Wow!
Finally, Rob Schwartz who is an Olympic Committee Strength and Conditioning Coach, chose the front squat for non-olympic athletes. A front squat is great for beginners because it forces your body to sit back into good squatting form. Rob says, "....if you lean forward, the bar falls to the ground rather than continuing to crush you and hurt your back. Also, the upright posture while squatting targets your core."
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