GUIDELINES FOR MUSCLE STRENGTHENING ACTIVITY
The guidelines, according to The Center for Disease Control, are 2 days of activity that include ALL major muscle groups – Legs, Hips, Back, Abs, Chest, Shoulders and Arms. Activities that will do this are:
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BODYPUMP Classes
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Sculpting or Muscle Conditioning Classes
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HIIT Classes(stands for High Intensity Interval Training)
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Crossfit
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Pilates
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Yoga
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Swimming and of course
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Traditional Weight Lifting
Joe Pilates often used the term Uniform Development when talking about his exercises. His system of exercise would work all muscles in the body equally. When you take a Pilates class that follows the Classical Method, you can expect to have all parts of your body worked, not just your abs. To get the added benefit for your muscles, take a Reformer, Tower or Chair Class. These equipment classes use springs so that you are getting an additional benefit for your Strength Training Activity.