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Body conditioning exercises aim to work your full body, saysStrong Nationmaster trainerRenee Picket.
In essence, this pop in of training is all about having a balanced body.
Keep scrolling to learn more about it, plus how to incorporate it into your own fitness regimen.
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Most exercises when performed or paired intentionally will help condition the body, says Boyd.
Everything within those categories is a part of conditioning your body for overall strength.
But more low impact exercises fall under the umbrella, too, like yoga, swimming, and biking.
Youll have less of a chance of injuring yourself during movement.
Body conditioning workouts can help with mobility, which helps to decrease the risk of injuries, says Pickett.
Youll also improve flexibility with limb-lengthening exercises like yoga and stretching in the mix.
And that stamina helps to improve your performance in all other physical activities.
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If youre a beginner, though, you’ve got the option to start slow.
Prioritize the integrity of movement over speed or intensity, and modify before you quit.
And schedule your recovery like you do your workouts.
Try this beginner yoga flow to ease into the practice if youre new to it.
Stretching:Yet another OG way to lengthen muscles and increase flexibility is through simple stretching.
The stretching routine above, courtesy of trainer Charlee Atkins, works your full body in just five minutes.
For strength:
Burpee:Bernard loves plyometric movements for strength conditioning, like the classic burpee.
Watch how to do a mountain climber properly above, and add on to it as you wish.
Bear crawl:Pickett loves bear crawls to light up every muscle in your body.
Begin on your mat in tabletop position, and come forward with one hand and the opposite foot.
Alternate hands and feet as you crawl forward and back.
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Running:Lacing up is one of the best, zero-equipment required ways to increase endurance.
And there are endless ways to do it, whether youre just starting out or you run marathons.
Check the video above to check that youve got proper running form.
This standing flow only takes 11 minutes but will be testing your skills against gravity.
Watch Atkins demonstrate how to do it correctly, and try it either with or without weights.
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