March 8, 2017 | By Alex Smith | In AYDPT Blog Short snippets of my oblique ab work today 2×50 for each move on both sides 🏻🏻give it a try if you want your abs to be sore tomorrow #abworkout #corestrength #feeltheburn
March 8, 2017 | By Alex Smith | In AYDPT Blog Short snippets of my oblique ab work today 2×50 for each move on both sides 🏻🏻give it a try if you want your abs to be sore tomorrow #abworkout #corestrength #feeltheburn
March 8, 2017 | By Alex Smith | In AYDPT Blog TRAINER TUESDAY:This months #trainertuesday will be covering 4 different shoulder mobility movements to help with range of motion in your shoulder, flexibility and strength of your rotator cuff muscles, as well as increased scapular stability. (For more info on the importance of proper shoulder mobility read down below)Shoulder Mobility Series – Part 1Unilateral Chest Openers:1. Stand sideways to a wall and place your right palm flat on the wall with your fingers spread wide, 2. Make sure your elbow is locked out, and your wrist is at shoulder height.3. Stand upright with your chest up and your shoulder blades pulled together toward the midline of your body.4. Place your feet at hip width apart for a solid stance to ensure your upper torso won't shift. 5. Rotate your right arm in and out from the shoulder without moving your hand or bending your elbow.6. Try to focus on rotating your arm around to point your elbow bone back and as high as you can then back down and around pointing it as far to the front as you can. 7. Repeat 30 arm rotations each direction, or do three sets of 10 shaking the arm out for a bit in between if it is too difficult to perform all 30. 8. Switch and repeat on the left arm.Shoulder mobility importance:The shoulder is by in large the most complicated joint with the greatest range of motion. However, like the old saying goes, “with great power comes great responsibility,” the shoulder is also perhaps the joint most vulnerable to injury. The shoulder is a particularly tricky joint because it has to provide adequate stability while maintaining full mobility to prevent injury and maximize function and performance. This is where scapular stability comes in. Proper and efficient scapular stability allows for proper retraction, and elevation of the shoulders while staying strong and providing the much needed support in your rotator cuffs. When you achieve scapular stability, you will be able to maintain strength, flexibility, and full range of motion to enable you to perform any and all of the wide range of functions our wonderful shoulders provide. #shouldermobility #mobility
March 8, 2017 | By Alex Smith | In AYDPT Blog When my Online Workout Generator tells me to do Dumbbell Single Arm Bent Over Rows on Back And Biceps Day, that is exactly what I do️ along with all the other exercises it produces for me of course 🏻I'm telling you, it is because of this Workout Generator that I have stayed so committed and dedicated in the gym. It takes all thinking 💭 out of the game, and generates an awesome individualized workout specific for me and my fitness level everyday! With a list of over 550 exercises equipped with demonstration videos (and growing every day) it keeps the workouts fun and interesting while challenging my body differently every time. DM me for more information, and see how you can start having programs ready for you every day too! 🏻🏻🏻 #staydedicated #workoutprogram
March 7, 2017 | By Alex Smith | In AYDPT Blog 3 WEEK UPDATE: Always fun to see progress️ On my third week of a new strength training program from chest press, and I am feeling great! Impressed wth my results so far! Two weeks ago I did 245lbs X 7 sets X 5 Reps and felt almost the same struggle as I did today, do 260lbs X 7 sets X 5 reps! 🏻🏻🏻 I feel like this new program has pushed me past my little plateau I had been struggling with. #smolov #chestday #gainz
March 7, 2017 | By Alex Smith | In AYDPT Blog Put in the WORK, and you'll get the RESULTS. You are capable of so much! Make the impossible, possible 🏻BE A HARD WORKER, BE DEDICATED, BE HEALTHY, AND MOST OF ALL BE HAPPY #thegrind
March 6, 2017 | By Alex Smith | In AYDPT Blog Family ️ time! 🏻🏻🏻 #selfiesunday #familyfun #excusetheblurredphotoihavethreecrazykids
March 6, 2017 | By Alex Smith | In AYDPT Blog My Sunday morning workout partners 🏻🏻🏻🏻 I couldn't ask for better support in the gym 🏻 #lovemyfamily #bestworkoutpartners
March 5, 2017 | By Alex Smith | In AYDPT Blog We all know that sleep is important right?!? 🏻 But did you know that sleep is also one of the most important factors in our bodies fat burning abilities?Studies show that the more you sleep the more fat you burn. The longer you’re awake the slower your metabolism, as your brain and body attempt to preserve energy. Some research even shows that as much as 8.5 hours could be the optimum amount of sleep! So sleep in (if you can 😬🏻🏻🏻) this weekend! #sleepysaturday #ilovesleep