Hamstrings Aerobic Exercises ... Caring for These Muscles Improves Lower Body Fitness!
Hamstrings ... Before we begin talking about proper exercise, we first need to understand that we are dealing with three very important muscles in this group, not just one. As we discussed in the "Quads" section, strong legs and thighs are not just a "building your body thing" ... They are essential to almost everything you do in your daily life! Ever felt a muscle pull in the back of your leg, or in your groin area?? That's your hamstrings!
The three muscles that make up the group are the:
Biceps femoris muscle
Semitendinosus
Semimembranosus
Here again, while there are several exercises to choose from to help you condition and strengthen the hamstrings, we'll be focusing on the most applicable aerobic choice of the bunch ...Walking. You'll love it once you get comfortable with the proper mechanics and endurance required for the exercise. Just about anybody can do this, so let's jump right in.
The exercises are broken down into three sections or types, each with a different focus: Resistance, Elasticity and Aerobics. Visit each link on the TEAM U site to view all three areas of focus. Try each in their simplistic form, and then increase difficulty as you improve your form and technique. Remember ... HAVE FUN!
Aerobic Exercises:
Simple, but effective routine! Yes, these are exactly what we recommended for your Quads. WHY?? Because they work the front and back of your legs!
No equipment needed here!
Walking
Climbing stairs
There you have it .... I told you it was simple!!! Walking is perhaps the single best and easiest exercise a person can do for themselves. Here again, depending on your aerobic level, increase or decrease speeds as needed. Whether you are walking at the mall, hiking up a hill side, walking stairs in your apartment or office building, where ever your "spot" is ... just go for it! You can make these pretty intense! Have Fun!
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