Hyperextension Machine: underrated and underused.

Do you use the hyperextension machine at the gym?

Some of you may be wondering what the heck that is? That's ok. I'm here to share more about it.

Primarily, it's meant to strengthen your lower back and lengthen out your hamstrings. It does do that and more! Check out this list:

It helps improve posture;

Enhances core stability;

Potentially prevents back pain;

Strengthens the posterior muscles (hamstrings, glutes, lower back) for hypertrophy, strength, or performance. 

At the FitStop, we have a 45° angle machine. You can also find them at 90° .

And I have to be honest, when I saw this machine, I thought it did one thing, and one thing only. Hip hinges. I was so wrong.

• you can work your obliques

• you can work your glutes

• you can work your core

Here are different links for you to show you the various moves:

1. This is the back extension and oblique bend: https://youtube.com/shorts/sF5Eftss6gs?si=1hscMoim6Ar3KyXR

2. Glute focused:https://youtu.be/YGUOyLf6BUg?si=yFCgcJRimmvw9rUI

3. This is a little advertisement but it shows so many things you can do!!! https://youtu.be/XVTzYugUsJ4?si=YyVYyBpY9FG8WnzT

Start taking advantage of the Hyperextension Machine today!! You'll be glad you did! I'm going to go use it right now! Get in line. haha.

PSA:

Have you downloaded our app yet? sside.ca/FitStopApp

Have you signed up for the Step into Summer Challenge? It started on Monday, but no worries, you can still get in on the fun! Register through the app.

Have you registered for our Wellness 101 Workshop? There's still time. sside.ca/Wellness101 It's on Wed June 25th at 6pm. $10. More info on our app.

Do you have a Wellness testimony you'd like to share? Testimonies are amazing tools that we can use to help encourage and motivate others around us. We don't know how powerful our story is until it lands on the right ears. Someone needs to hear your Wellness Story today. If you feel called to share, reach out to tracy.jones@summerside.ca

thank you!

"One day, I started going to the gym...I was very self-conscious. I only wore sweat pants and baggy clothes. But I stayed. I had decided I needed to focus on me. I wanted to be happier: physically and mentally. My kids chose to gift me a full year membership, as their way of saying: I love you Mom and thank you for getting sober and taking care of you. I am celebrating 20 years sobriety now! The gym has helped me develop a great support system! It has helped change my outlook on life. I have lost between 60-70 lbs! I eat better. I am happier b/c of the changes I have made!"

-Sandy A

That's all for today!! Until next blog.

Your coach,

Tracy