Shaped By Faith – Special Guest Travis Estes Stretch Band Exercise

Shaped by FAITH Reverse Lunge & Stretch Band Biceps Curl My guest on Shaped by Faith is Travis Estes, Vice President of Comfort Keepers. Comfort Keepers® caregivers travel to clients' homes to provide care services and living assistance, allowing seniors and disabled individuals to live comfortably and independently. Travis is passionate about helping others, especially the Senior population. Travis demonstrates a simple, but yet challenging exercise that works on the upper and lower body and combines an element of balance. Balance exercises are something we all should be doing more often to help us with our daily activities. When we bring balance into an exercise, our Core is strengthened and every part of our body benefits. When we combine a balance exercise with strength training we are also sharpening our brains. Try this simple exercise wherever you are today! I love using stretch/resistance bands while exercising. Resistance bands, or exercise bands, are rubbery strips or tubes that fit into a space as small as a plastic sandwich bag. You can easily keep a stretch band in your desk at work or carry it in your car or purse. I plan on taking the stretch band with me to Belgium while I visit my grandchildren. I am hopeful that I can use it on the plane! The stretch band intensifies arm workouts by keeping a constant pull on the muscles and requiring controlled effort on both upward and downward motions. Stretch Bands come in a variety of tension levels so you can keep challenging your muscles as you make strength and endurance gains. Some bands have handles and some do not. The handle does not change the effectiveness of the exercise; it is a personal preference. If you are allergic to latex, look for latex-free bands. Stand with your left foot on the band and your right foot next to the band. Inhale and step your right foot backward approximately three feet into a split-stance to prepare for the lunge. Before adding the biceps curl, try pulling the band in different directions to be sure it's anchored securely under your foot.  Exhale, bend your knees and bend your arms to curl the band. You are strengthening your biceps with the band and your lower body with the lunge. Inhale and straighten both arms and legs. Exhale, push off the floor with your right foot and return to the starting position. Perform one to three sets of 15 to 20 repetitions on each leg. Complete one set on each leg at a time. Watch more exercises at ShapedByFaith.com

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