  |
|
|
|
"Isometric exercise is a form of exercise involving the static contraction of a muscle without any visible movement in the angle of the joint. This is reflected in the name; the term "isometric" combines the prefix "iso" (same) with "metric" (distance), meaning that in these exercises the length of the muscle does not change,[1] as compared to isotonic contractions in which the contraction strength does not change but the joint angle does. Resistance to isometric contractions can involve maximal contractions of the muscle against the body's own muscle (i.e. pressing the palms together in front of the body) or structural items (e.g. pushing against a door frame), but can also involve holding a joint position against a sub-maximal contraction (e.g. holding a resistance band in a fixed position)." from Wikipedia
You could do a Spark Search to see if there is an article about it.
For other exercises check out the demos in the "My Fittness" section...there are lots of easy to follow exercises that you can do at home.
|
|
|
|
I don't mind walking from far ends of parking lots - have been doing it for years. I also opt to take stairs instead of elevators (I am deathly afraid of elevators so it helps). I didn't think of crunches - that is something I can do at home lying in bed. I have been working out at a gym so I don't really know home exercises to do. But that is something to think about. Once my hours go back to normal in 8 weeks I will be able to get back to the gym, but I don't want to get out of shape in the meantime so I will try crunches, keep walking and find other things that can be done sitting at my desk or at home.
What are isometrics? I haven't exercised in almost 20 years and that was with someone in my church who led our ladies group and she did it with those rubber bands (don't remember any of the things she taught us).
|
|
|
|
First  on your great successes!
I make my own schedule so working those sort of hours are something I only do 4 times a year for 3 days each time. I know it leaves me to get exercise by doing crunches and free weights at home, walking from far ends of parking lots etc. It also is great to do isometrics as you can do them while doing other things...like work.
Best of success to you!
|
|
|
|
I am new to SparkPoints. I found this site while searching the internet trying to find out all I can on how to eat healthy, effectively lose weight and keep it off. I have been obese for years. I always thought I was only "overweight" until my cardiologist burst my bubble! He also told me I have metabolic syndrome and if I didn't lose the weight and bring all my numbers down I would not be here in about 6 years.
I have a question. During the last 3 months I was able to work out 3-5 days a week (and have lost enough weight to have to buy new clothes because all my old clothes are now 2 sizes too big). The problem is I work in a school and in the summertime we have longer hours (10 hrs a day/4 days per week) and I cannot get to a gym more than once a week. What can I do to keep active, healthy and continue to lose weight (I only get 1/2 hr lunch so I can't do much at work)? By the time I get home from work it is dinner time and then I have several activities I participate in during the week and then it's early to bed so I can get up early for the job. HELP!!!!!!!! I need ideas please.
|
|
