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 *Hand Weights from Soup Cans*

Food cans can be used as hand weights during aerobics routines.

 *Hip & IT Band - PNF Stretch*

A PNF self-stretch for the hip abductors and iliotibial band.

 *Adherence - Fitness Contract*

A written contract signed by your students will increase their adherence to an exercise program. Especially useful for students and varsity athletes who receive summer fitness programs.

 *Ab Crunch - Arm Position*

Crossing the arms behind the head is a safer way to support the head during abdominal crunches.
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 *Abs - Straight Leg Side Crunch*

An exercise that simultaneously works the hip abductors and external obliques.
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 *Abs & Back - Hip Rotation Exercise*

An exercise for improving strength in the body'?s core.

 *Ab Exercises While Sitting*

Two abdominal exercises your students can perform while sitting at their desk.

 *Shoulder - Across the Body Stretch*

The shoulder must be anchored for the across-the-chest stretch to emphasize thes houlder area.

 *Aerobic Training - Breathing Cue*

Students can monitor their breathing to stay within their aerobic training zone.
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 *Aerobics - High Step Vs Hand Wts*

To burn more calories during step aerobics, increasing the height of the step is more effective than using hand weights.

 *Aerobics - Transition Cues*

Tips for using verbal and visual cues to help your students make movement transitions in your aerobics classes.

 *Agility - Drills with Noodles*

Three agility drills you can perform using coloured swim noodles.

 *Pullups - For Fitness Tests?*

For several reasons, pullups aren't suitable for fitness testing.

 *Bar Stretch Dangers*

Potential dangers of the bar stretch, and safer alternatives.

 *Training Intensity & Breathing*

Students are exercising within their training zone when they can hear their breathing but can still carry on a conversation.
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