gojeta25 wanted to know:


Hi. I messed up my shoulder and my doctor told me to strengthen it with isometric exercises. Ive found a bunch on this site:

http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/topic.cfm?topic=A00067

please take a look at it and tell me if i am supposed to exert force when doing these exercises or if i should just calmly do it without any force at all. I’m not sure, but i think i should use force because using no force doesnt give me any pain at all. Also, will this heal the muscle in my shoulder?

nappah wanted to know:


I did the frog stance exacly how they said in this site for 6 sets of 10 seconds http://www.dragondoor.com/articler/mode3/229/ and now my elbows hurt.I though isometrics didnt put such a strain on the joints as normal exercises do and i did it on a soft surface.Whats wrong?

peaceloveskatecheer wanted to know:


cardio- walk my dog for 1 hour OR run for 1 hour on eliptical ( when it’s raining) 7 days a week
Strength-
Forward Lunges
Reps: 15
Sets: 3
Boxer
Reps: 15
Sets: 3
Isometric Shoulder Hold with Towel
Reps: 1
Sets: 3
Seated Dumbbell Concentration Curls
Reps: 15
Sets: 3
Seated Dumbbell Triceps Extensions
Reps: 15
Sets: 3
Bench Press with Barbell
Reps: 15
Sets:3
Bridges
Reps: 15
Sets: 3
Crunches
Reps: 15
Sets: 3
Crunches with Twist
Reps: 15
Sets: 3
Back Extension
Reps: 15
Sets: 3
3 days a week

Flexibility- um… just all three split stretches
7 days a week

*also, i work on my tumbling by doing roundoffs, cart wheels, handstands, and bridges

im 13 and bout 120 pounds. im about 5 foot or maybe a little more. im look to lose about 20 pounds

oh and i was going to do this specific exercise plan for 8 weeks and then switch it up

thanks in advance for your answers!!!

this is the website with the strength exercises http://teens.sparkpeople.com/resource/fitness_plan_generator_details.asp?id=133
i dont want any diet pills, im 13 and my parents would definatly not let me try them

clars wanted to know:


Discuss the work done during “isometric exercise,” that is, exercise in which the muscles flexed with no external bodily movement.

ginnyree03 wanted to know:


I’m trying to learn as much as I can about Isometrics. I’d like several examples of the moves… I’ve gotten some, but I’d like enough to make an entire workout.
Does anybody have any websites or books that show the moves? (preferably for FREE)
Or if you can just describe them to me that would be helpful as well !
Thanks !

J.Fav13 wanted to know:


okay here is what ive been doing and am still doing i do this every other day all workouts are done with good form and rest in between them

10*10 pushups on stands
dumbell flys 5 pounds 12-12-10-10
dumbell press 15 pounds 12-10-8-6

lunges 15 pounds 3*20 each leg
calf raises with 15 pound weights elevated 10*10 reps
running around 4-7 miles a week

*wide grip pull ups
*narrow grip
*nutral grip pull ups
*reverse narrow grips
* 4 sets of every grip untill failure usualy
front rases with 8 pounds 15*3
side rases with 8 pounds 15*3

tricep kickouts 5 pounds 3*15 each arm
dumbell curls 15 pounds 3*10
concentration curls 15 pounds 3*10 each arm

60 cruches
60 incline sit ups
60 incline leg raises
60 bicycles
some isometric for the stomch
i have most of my abs done i have a 6 pack but would lkie it to become much more visable any tips
i also do other exercises for my abs too

do you think that if i keep doing this every other day i will get really ripped in all areas
any other tips
thanks
how do i prevent plateau effects
i susaly dont do the same exact routine for more than 4 months i always add and remove stuff add more weights or do more reps

Tyler K wanted to know:


http://www.shapefit.com/neck-exercises-isometric-neck-exercises-sides.html

^When you place your right hand on your head and pushing against it, would that work the right of left side of your neck? The sides of my neck are uneven, so I don’t want to work the wrong side..

♫♪spaceship♪♫ wanted to know:


[I'm 13 going on 14 in three months]
I’m at a healthy weight but I’m kinda weak and want to get stronger and lose belly fat [it annoys me] I’m already signing up for a soccer team but before tryouts I wanna do some exercises so I can get stronger and maybe even loose some belly fat along the way?I eat healthy but I don’t eat meat (I’m a lacto-ovo vegetarian) I take one-a-day woman’s vitamin, and I eat alot of things that give me protein like beans, potato skins,and veggie meat(: I already have a plan down and I wanna know if you think it’ll help me? should i add more or am I fine or should I do less?So heres my plan: Upper Body: Overhead Shoulder Press,Chest Press,Bent Knee Push Up,Bicep Curl, and Tricep Extension

Middle Body Exercises

* Sit Up
* Isometric Sit Up
* Side Twist Sit Up
* Front Arm Raise

Lower Body Exercises

* Inner Thigh Lift
* Outer Thigh Lift
* Power Lift Kick
* Squat
Calf Lift
i practice my soccer skills with my friend [who was in soccer and will be in it again with me] and her cousin. [he played soccer almost all his life he's hella good!]
i got the exercise plan off this site: http://www.youngwomenshealth.org/fitness… but i don’t know if I should do everything on their or more or less? please help{:

ocean swimracer ray wanted to know:


I HAVE 3 FUSED VERTEBRAE IN THE MIDDLE OF MY BACK SINCE CHILDHOOD AND AM NOT SUPPOSED TO LIFT HEAVY WEIGHTS. I CAN HOWEVER USE TENSION PULLEYS AND ISOMETRICS AND ELASTIC STRETCH CORDS.ETC
I NEED HELP TO DEVELOP SOME TYPE OF WORKOUT ROUTINE THAT COMPLEMENTS MY 3000YARDS A DAY

Attilio W wanted to know:


The pain is in my left shoulder and upper back arm. Have received treatment from GP using deflamatory pills and pain killers which have calmed it down, but still have pain which comes on gradually when driving or sitting upright for any length of time. Although it is a lot better than it was, I find sleeping with two pillows giving support takes pain away completely.
I am sure this was caused by sleeping in a bad position. Will this resolve itself in time as I have had this problem for around 6-7 weeks now? I hope it will eventually cure itself. I am using isometric exercises to strengthen the muscles of my neck.
Any suggestions please