"It is generally known that eccentric actions generate greater force than isometric and concentric contractions and at a lower metabolic cost." Article provided if you want to read up on the benefits of working out eccentrically. https://doi.org/10.3389/fphys.2017.00447
I've designed low intensity workouts that work on toning muscle by pulling the muscles tighter to the body, losing inches, lengthening muscles, stretching so the muscles can move through the full range of motion to decrease injury, and most importantly, helps us feel good about ourselves. Modifications are provided for knees, ankles, and other joint problems. The workouts are called "Workout Hacks with CAT," because I take exercises from all styles and adapt them safely for our more mature bodies to tone the muscles for a tone and lean look, losing inches in the arms, thighs, and stomach, and lifting your bum. My friends and I decided to workout to get into shape starting in 2020 and now I'm certified as a personal trainer. The workouts include a warm-up, workout, stretch and cool down in 30-45 minutes. Workouts are low intensity and modifications provided as needed. (Research has shown that low intensity workouts and dynamic stretching are just as effective as high-intensity workouts in making positive changes to our body). I have not cut much of the video or done anything fancy to this recording, so you are getting me, my friends and this workout in all our imperfect glory. I teach conditioning and technique at a local dance studio and have a background in sports medicine that I use to come up with some fun & effective routines. Exercise shouldn't be something we dread or hate as we get older, but a way to connect with each other and improve our body image while decreasing possible injuries from poor muscle tone. It’s easy to get caught up in one style of working out and then our body adapts and we don’t see the results we want as quickly. That’s why I started “workout hacks” because it’s nice to get a variety in to challenge our bodies and to help us from getting bored. If you like the videos, please subscribe to my youtube channel.
Top Videos:
Abs and Arms on the floor https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EcL-NY4UKRo Inner and Outer thigh workout (slim & tone) on the floor https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YI-iAdbOvLs Abs (long and lean) in 40 minutes https://youtu.be/_gZmKbWFasY Pilates ball for arms and core part 2 https://youtu.be/VXgvQIKIEWk Pilates ball working arms and core in 30 minutes https://youtu.be/zntLwVqBmpE Resistance Bands (stronger arms and legs) https://youtu.be/h9VRqiBIPLc No-Intensity (lose inches) workout in 40 minutes https://youtu.be/9K6X9dYWIeE
