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/ by Josette Rosene / photos by James Patrick Having been a trainer for Jabz for over four years, it seemed like a natural progression for Josette to purchase a franchise when the opportunity arose! Two years later, she is currently the owner of two successful franchises – Jabz Boxing Fitness for Women in Arcadia and the newest location in South Scottsdale. Watching her clients progress not only physically but mentally feeling more empowered and having the glow of self confidence is truly why she loves what she does.Visit www.jabzboxing.com/ arcadia, www.jabzboxing.com/ southscottsdale or call 602.885.6422 for more information.
Building a Better Body with Bands 6 movements that add resistance to your workout There are so many reasons to add resistance bands to your workout. There are a variety of different bands out on the market today that, when added, can take your current routine to the next level. For those that are always traveling, resistance bands are light and easily packed in a suitcase. Bands are also a great to achieve a total-body workout (and deliver some serious results!) when you have limited space or a limited budget for equipment. Here are a few total-body band burnouts (say that five times!) that we love.
1. Pull Downs This movement engages the shoulders, lats and rear deltoids. Grabbing a band, start with the arms over head and gradually pull arms down while also pulling apart, engaging the shoulder blades and lats until elbows reach shoulders. Slowly come back to start and repeat for 15 reps. Complete three sets of 15 reps total. 2. Tricep Kick Backs Hold the band in right hand, then grab
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opposite shoulder. Hold the bottom of the band with your left hand, extending the hand straight down/behind the body. Slowly bring hand back up to hip level and repeat. Repeat for 15 reps then switch arms. Complete three sets of 15 reps on each arm. 3. Bicep Pulses Using a longer band with handles, step on the band (resistance depends on how far apart feet are placed from each other). Bring hands up to