Three exercises for lower back strength

The lower back is one of the least focused on areas in general strength programming, but also one of the most important. Lower back pain is a leading cause of work-place absenteeism and can make the most mundane of every-day activities painful and frustrating. Not surprisingly most lower back pain could have been abated with regular and correct muscle conditioning. These three exercises from Mary Rambin are an excellent base for strengthening the lower back.

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Full routine Tabata workout with online screen timer: No equipment required

This is  Karen Yong,s  “Conqueror” workout. And, its very good. If you have not tried Tabata before or just love a high intensity interval blast, we highly recommend this workout. Perfect for the home, gym or outdoors.

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Tai Chi Form: 6 – Another in the excellent series from Living Movement

Number 6 in this excellent series of Tai Chi clips from Living Movement. If you are new to Tai Chi these videos are an absolute must watch, and of course, participate. They have convinced a couple of Surfgym crew to take up Tai Chi seriously.

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Five heavy rope exercises for a full body strength workout.

Rope exercises are another welcome addition to the mainstream fitness environment from MMA sports specific training. More gyms are providing them for their clients and if you are lucky enough to have enough space in your backyard, they are definitely worth purchasing. The undulating rope can provide a great full body workout as it engages many different muscle groups at the same time. This quality clip from Sander V. demonstrates five excellent exercises using undulating ropes.  

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Surfing Specific Workout from EZIA Human Performance: Featuring Maya Gabeira

Maya Gabeira is a professional big wave surfer, and one of only a handful of female surfers who push the limits of extreme surfing in waves of consequence. Like all professional athletes, sports specific training helps to maintain sharpness, increase performance and prevent injury. EZIA Human Performance in Carlsbad, California is one of, if not the best, sports and conditioning specialists in the business. In this featured clip they put Maya through her paces in a workout designed for big [...]

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30 Minute Ski Conditioning Workout – Strength and Cardio Training

 FitnessBlender  have put together another great full-session workout. Based around the specifics of skiing, this workout is ideal for building dynamic lower body strength and endurance.  

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