REGULARS
Fitness
BY: GARRY BLAIN
PHOTOS: JASON DWYER
It’s fall, alright! Raking leaves, shovelling snow, skiing and skating all might be activies on your schedule.
What exercises safely prepare your body for these challenges? Many of the machines at the gym are designed to work one
set of muscles over a single joint – for example, leg extensions work the quadriceps. These are called isolation exercises. Other
exercises, known as multi-joint or complex exercises, work a number of muscle groups over several joints – for example, moving
lunges with a one-arm row. Both have their benefits, but multi-joint exercises reflect the everyday movements we perform and
they encourage the development of a strong core. They are key in maintaining a healthy body.
THE
VICE
Exercise:
Isolationcalorie BURN
limited
Allows exerciser to target one
specific muscle group.
Calorie burn is limited.
Can’t significantly elevate your resting
metabolic rate (RMR); therefore, fat loss
is limited, both during and after workout.
Hampers normal biomechanical
functions, developing muscle
inequality and joint instability.
Isolation
E
unengagexercise:
d CORE
Calorie burn is limited.
Allows for stabilization of joints using
machine seats and padding, but often
does not encourage core engagement.
Exercise:
Complex MOVEMENT
natural
THE
VERSA
Works several muscle groups at the
same time, shortening workout span.
Burns more calories and helps increase
your resting metabolic rate, resulting
in increased fat-burn and supporting
more effective weight loss program.
Risk of injury is significantly lower
during complex exercises.
Complex
QUICKEExercise:
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Develops strength and a fit body with
safer patterning for daily movement.
Since the body isn’t stabilized by machines,
the engagement and development of
exerciser’s core strength is encouraged.