Items Tagged ‘Workouts’
May 7, 2015
As a 15 year old girl on the high school track team (discus, triple jump, and middle distance), I learned to walk proudly into the free weight area and not give a rip if any boy was watching. It took one wasted practice to realize in order to gain strength I was going to have […]
April 15, 2015
By The DAHLC 
Disclaimer: With any exercise, there are always some risks. If there is a movement in the video that you don’t like or that causes discomfort, modify the exercise or choose a different movement. If you experience sharp, localized pain, please stop exercising and seek medical attention.
Tags: desk workout, Energy Burst, quick workouts, Workouts
April 9, 2015
In a previous life of mine, I worked with women who were deathly afraid to walk into a large gym. No way were they going to even look at a large gym let alone actually work out there. What if someone saw them? What if they looked like they didn’t know what they were doing!? […]
Tags: Blog, Cardio, discover, get fit, Lose Weight, Move, Movement Training, Specialty, Strength, Training, workout, Workouts
March 5, 2015
By Chad - Your 5k-Marathon Run Coach 
Have you ever come to the DAHLC with a friend or co-worker just to take a Cable Express class over the lunch hour? You set the time on your calendar at work days in advance. You rush over here knowing you have to get here early to get a spot in the Training Studio so […]
Tags: Blog, Cable, Cable Weight Machine, workout, Workouts
February 5, 2015
By Chad - Your 5k-Marathon Run Coach
Click below image to view larger. Click below for an information video to demonstrate the techniques in the above workout.
January 22, 2015
For your next workout, try doing 1-limb at a time. Try using 1 arm at a time for a bench press instead ofboth at the same time. Or, try a 1 legged squat instead of keeping both feet firmly planted to the ground. Incorporating single arm or single leg exercises into your workout increases utilization […]
Tags: Blog, Strength, Strength Training, Training, workout, Workouts
January 6, 2015
Click photo to view larger image of workout or to print. Additional resource: Foam roll video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bUyNbekWtNs
December 16, 2014
Chad’s Bodyweight Pyramid Workout
By Chad - Your 5k-Marathon Run Coach
Are you struggling to find the time to get to the gym this time of year? Are you traveling a lot during the holidays? Don’t stress, instead try this Bodyweight Pyramid Workout when you’re finding it difficult to get in to the gym this holiday season. To challenge yourself add progressions and limit rest time […]
December 5, 2014
In a rut?! Picture this: you’ve been coming to the DAHLC and using the elliptical for a good 3 months now. Once a week (or maybe less depending on how busy you are) you move through the machines on the floor to get your strength training done. You are watching what you eat and trying […]
September 30, 2014
Trainer Tip: Lat Pull-Down Technique
By Chad - Your 5k-Marathon Run Coach
Ever look at the Lat Pull down machine and wonder how to use it or why? This machine primarily targets the lats with supporting muscle groups including biceps, middle back and shoulders. Check out the directions to ensure correct use. Incorrect Technique – Lat Pull down Behind the neck variation is not recommended as it […]