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A Spartan Race is the ultimate way to challenge yourself. The race can range from three miles to the length of a marathon, interspersed with obstacles and made to challenge the runners to test their endurance. While not as intense as the 48-hour Death Race on which it was based, the various series under the Spartan Race banner are not races you would just wake up one morning and attempt to complete. If you have decided you want to try a Spartan Race, then it takes a lot of effort, careful planning and training. The right personal trainer for Spartan Race NYC will be able to help you craft a training schedule that will adequately prepare you for the race. From there, it is a matter of mental preparedness and the ability to show up on race day ready to work hard to reach the finish line. When it comes to Chelsea personal training professionals, some may be well-versed in what is involved in Spartan Race training and some may be unaware of the intensity required. That is w...

Strengthening the core is a process that requires effort and certain activities, including Pilates. However, when the focus is on the ab muscles, there are certain exercises that can be added to the workout routine to help reach a certain goal. Knee Crunches It is important to complete exercises like knee crunches, which focus on the upper abs. This exercise involves laying on your back with knees in the air and lifting the upper body toward the knees. If this causes a strain on the neck, the alternative is to keep the feet on the floor and hands behind your head. Bicycles Another option for exercise to focus on the abs is bicycles. This exercise involves the upper and lower abs, along with the obliques. In order to get the full effect, it is important to twist to one side or the other and attempt to touch your elbow to the opposite knee. This works the abs, while kicking your legs higher works the upper abs more effectively. These exercises are not the only a...

Your body is your temple, so it makes sense to put in the effort to have it look the way you want it to look. It also helps to have muscles that can withstand activity and not have you laid up with injury. Growing chest muscles takes a lot of effort and requires specific exercise that targets those specific muscles. Bench Press Use heavy weights and make sure to use the right weight. For example, if you are 160 lbs, you need to use that weight to lift. Weighted Dips Use a weight belt and do dips between parallel bars. This will be a big help in developing chest muscles. Including this in a strength training regimen goes a long way toward reaching success with the goals that have been set. Pushups Opt for weighted pushups or against a resistance band in order to get the optimum results from this exercise. Simply doing pushups does not have the best results when it comes to building chest muscles. Dumbbell Press Stretch pec muscles on the downward mo...

The quadriceps are the larger muscle group in the legs. They are likely to respond more quickly and notably to training and exercise. This allows the body to show the results more effectively. In order to make sure your body looks the way you want it to, it is necessary to focus on the quads as much as the upper body. Here are some quadriceps exercises that can help you achieve the overall body image you seek through exercise.  Barbell Back Squat The squat is the most effective exercise to work the legs. With the Barbell Back Squat, the way to make sure it is effective is to make sure you complete the exercise properly. This is not as easy as it may sound. The squat must reach the proper depth and have the appropriate angle of the body.  Barbell Front Squat This squat is also effective, but it helps the body because it requires less flexibility to accomplish. For those who want to complete the Barbell Front Squat, it is good to know that you hold the bar ...

The lower back is key to a lot of regular activity. However, for those who sit at a desk the majority of the day, the lower back tends to take the most abuse. People who stare at a computer and fail to have good posture require effort to bring their lower back to better health. Below are some exercises to strengthen the lower back, which is helpful when it is abused on a daily basis. Deficit Deadlift In order to be most effective, this exercise needs to be completed while standing on a platform between one and five inches in height. Keep feet shoulder width apart and hold the bar with hands at shoulder length apart, lower hips and bend knees until the shins make contact with the bar. Drive through the heels in order to lift the bar. Once the bar is lifted above the knees, pull the shoulder blades toward one another while throwing the hips forward toward the bar. Hyperextensions These are also helpful in strengthening the lower back. Start by lying face down on a...